Blog Entry
DNA Member Spotlight: Rishel Tomlinson, Custom Mortgages
Every few months, DNA puts the spotlight on one of our fabulous members.
This time, please meet the fabulous Rishel Tomlinson!
About Rishel
Rishel has been a member of DNA for three years and she is presently in the position of VP Membership. Rishel originally joined DNA for the opportunity to meet other women who also wish to build a career, while developing personally and enjoying life! Rishel has certainly made plenty of friends through DNA! Rishel’s favourite DNA event is the Golf Tournament, where she enjoys the fantastic networking and the sunshine!
In her free time, Rishel enjoys training for athletic events, including a Triathlon in August and a full marathon in Hawaii this December. Go Rishel Go!
Rishel’s Favourite….
- …colour is burgundy
- …local restaurant is The Pear Tree
- …number is seven
- …movie star is Clint Eastwood
- …charity is Habitat for Humanity and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
When asked to sum herself up in three words, Rishel described herself as a GOOD LISTENER, GENUINE and HONEST.
Rishel’s Business Background
Rishel is the owner of an independent mortgage broker firm called Custom Mortgages, where she has helped clients realize their property ownership dreams throughout Greater Vancouver for the past seven years. Rishel holds the national Accredited Mortgage Professional (AMP) designation and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of British Columbia.
Rishel’s strong value for balance in life carries through to her work, helping clients make sure their choice to enrich their life with the purchase of a home is not going to be at the expense of becoming poor in lifestyle.
When asked why someone from DNA would want to do business with her, she explained how offering one relationship for the life of a mortgage, regardless of the lender, proves invaluable to busy professionals who are able to simply call or email her for mortgage advice over the years….and best of all, she does not have to charge her clients a cent!…Custom Mortgages is a free ‘one-stop’ shop for getting a mortgage, including custom Belgian chocolate extras!!!
Rishel’s Mortgage Wellness Tips:
- Increase your regular mortgage instalment payment when possible, especially if you have the dream to upgrade in the near future! - “Better to get used to paying a higher payment now while rates are at an all-time low!”
- Consult an independent mortgage broker for a PLAN to reach your home ownership goals! – “Just like retirement, it often takes over one million dollars to own a home in Greater Vancouver and you need a PLAN to climb the property ladder!”
- Review your personal credit report annually (at equifax.ca) and try to keep your credit card and line of credit use within 50% of their approved limits! – “A credit score above 680 is best!”
A quote from Rishel: “Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself!!!”
Visit Rishel at www.custommortgages.ca
Interview and written by Kimberley D.B. Norris
