Gerard Buckley, Author at Jaguar Mortgages

Understanding Housing Affordability in 2024

Posted on January 23, 2024September 22, 2025 by Gerard Buckley

Housing affordability is a hot topic in 2024, and there’s a lot of talk about how interest rates affect it. Too many people are drinking the “lower interest rate Kool-Aid” as the route to housing affordability. While many people think lowering interest rates is the key, we at Buckley Mortgage Broker Team believe they won’t […]

Guest Post – 4 Considerations for any Home Reno Project

Posted on January 12, 2024September 22, 2025 by Gerard Buckley

By Guest Writer Janice Campbell of Spencer Safety Solutions Over the years of home ownership, I have done several home reno projects myself. Some things I learned by watching my dad or other family members and friends, while others I just figured out on my own. I have done a small roofing project, drywall, painting […]

2023 and Our Community

Posted on December 23, 2023September 22, 2025 by Gerard Buckley

As we reflect on 2023, we are reminded of the struggles that many of our colleagues and neighbours in our community are enduring. Although globally we are seeing atrocities of war that most of us cannot fathom, we pray and contribute where we can for the greater good of mankind. In our local communities, we […]

Press Release: Experienced Mortgage Agent Jude St-Fleur Joins Forces with Buckley Mortgage Broker of Mortgage Wellness

Posted on December 13, 2023September 22, 2025 by Gerard Buckley

Bilingual Mortgage Agent Level 2 Jude St-Fleur is to Expand Buckley Mortgage Broker and Mortgage Wellness’s Service in Wasaga Beach, Collingwood and Surrounding Area FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Buckley Mortgage Broker Team with Mortgage Wellness, a leading name in the Financing and Real Estate Industry, proudly announces the addition of a seasoned mortgage professional to its esteemed […]

First Home Savings Account – Should You Set One Up?

Posted on November 19, 2023September 22, 2025 by Gerard Buckley

All first-time homebuyers take note: we want to tell you about the First Home Savings Account (FHSA) again because it’s a great way to save money for your first home. But what exactly is it? The FHSA is a special savings account created by the government to help people who want to buy their first […]

Why are we in a housing crisis: Some fundamental reasons.

Posted on October 24, 2023September 22, 2025 by Gerard Buckley

It’s hard to accept, but Ontario is in the middle of a housing crisis. Why is this? Basically, supply is not keeping up with demand. Many pundits and media say this is a crisis of interest rates; however, we believe it is a much deeper failing of public policy at both the provincial and municipal […]

Buckley Mortgage Broker Takes Home Readers Choice Awards

Posted on October 12, 2023September 22, 2025 by Gerard Buckley

For Release October 12, 2023 Buckley Mortgage Broker of Mortgage Wellness, a leading mortgage broker team in Georgian Bay, is proud to announce that they have been honoured with the prestigious Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Mortgage Company for Service in Georgian Bay & Best Mortgage Broker/Advisor 2023 – marking their second consecutive win of […]

Press Release: Kim Trudell Joins Buckley Mortgage Team as Level 1 Mortgage Agent

Posted on August 29, 2023September 22, 2025 by Gerard Buckley

New Level 1 Mortgage Agent Added to Buckley Mortgage Broker Team Serving Grey & Bruce Counties We are pleased to welcome a new level 1 mortgage agent to Buckley Mortgage Broker. Our team is dedicated to bringing unrivalled customer service to clients on both South Georgian Bay and Lake Huron — along with all […]

Readers’ Choice Awards 2023 — A Thank You to Our Supporters

Posted on August 21, 2023September 22, 2025 by Gerard Buckley

Vote for this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards Here We are honoured to be nominated for a third year in a row as Collingwood & Wasaga Beach’s top Mortgage Broker and Mortgage Service Company. It is thanks to a beautiful community that we are able to accomplish what we do. Our Values At Buckley Mortgage Broker, […]

Family Summer Fun Ideas Near Collingwood

Posted on August 9, 2023September 22, 2025 by Gerard Buckley

Attention parents: we’re officially more than halfway through summer break. Have you run out of fun ways to spend the time yet? With gas prices high and plane tickets worse, a staycation might just be what your family needs to enjoy quality time without breaking the bank. Here are some of our favourite local options […]