More About Me

First and foremost, I’m a proud wife and mom to four energetic, kind, and charismatic kids who definitely keep me on my toes and, let’s be honest, can be a handful at times. As if that wasn’t enough excitement, we’ve also added a Siberian Husky, a Border Collie, and two cats into the mix for even more fun and chaos.

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When I do get a little “me time,” I love going to the gym and have even competed in bodybuilding competitions a couple of years.

 

We call Lincoln, New Brunswick home. It’s a great little spot tucked between Fredericton and Oromocto. While that’s where we’ve planted our roots, I’m happy to help clients all across New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island with their mortgage needs.

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My path into the mortgage world is a very personal one.

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In the summer of 2015, I was a single mom of two on maternity leave, living in Fredericton, New Brunswick, when life threw me a curveball. I needed to find a new place to live. For years, I had been saving for a down payment, hoping to buy a home one day, and I decided this was the moment to make it happen.

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Excited to start my homeownership journey, I toured a few houses and went to my bank to make sure I would qualify for a mortgage. But to my disappointment, the bank declined my application without giving me any real explanation.

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Feeling uncertain, I turned to my REALTOR® for advice. He suggested I contact a Mortgage Broker he knew, someone experienced with helping people who faced challenges with financing. I reached out, and that conversation became a turning point in my life. She walked me through the entire process, explained what I needed to do to qualify, and with her help, I was able to buy my first home for myself and my kids.

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Fast forward to 2021, and life looked very different. I had been with my now husband for five years, and we had two more children together. With four kids, our family had outgrown the first house, and it was time to move again. I reconnected with the same Mortgage Broker and once again had an amazing experience purchasing a larger home that could accommodate our growing family.

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At the time, I was on maternity leave again, thinking hard about my future. I knew that returning to work would not be sustainable. I needed something more flexible, but also meaningful. The idea of becoming a Mortgage Broker began to resonate with me. I have always had strong administrative skills and genuinely enjoy going above and beyond for the people I work with. Helping others achieve homeownership, just as I had been helped, felt like the perfect fit.

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In August 2022, I officially became a licensed Mortgage Associate. However, I quickly realized that the basic course was only the beginning. Determined to provide the best service possible, I dove deep into the industry, reading every book I could find, listening to podcasts, and attending workshops at my own expense.

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As I immersed myself in the field, I noticed that many of the professionals I admired were connected to Mortgage Architects, including the author of the books I studied, the podcast host I followed, and the leader of a workshop I attended. I knew I needed to be part of that organization, so I reached out and joined Guy Richard’s team, which includes the Mortgage Architects brokers in New Brunswick. Together, we are a small but mighty team of high-level, service-oriented Mortgage Brokers.

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Since becoming licensed, I have continued to invest in my education and growth. I’m a Mortgage Broker with my Accredited and Preferred Mortgage Professional of Canada designations because I believe my clients deserve someone who is always learning, always improving, and always working to give them the best advice and experience possible.

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Community is also a big part of who I am. Shortly after becoming licensed, I joined both the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce and the Oromocto and Area Chamber of Commerce to connect with other local business owners and become more involved in my community. Over time, I became active on the board of the Oromocto Chamber, which eventually led to me being elected Vice President. Supporting local businesses and helping our community thrive is something I care deeply about.

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Another big part of my business, and something I’m incredibly grateful for, is the relationship I’ve built with my teammate, Essy Dupuis. Although we each continue to operate our own businesses, we’ve grown very close through our shared approach to client care and our genuine love of problem solving when it comes to mortgages. We both believe clients deserve more than just a quick approval or a rate quote. They deserve someone who will take the time to listen, understand the full picture, and find the best path forward for their unique situation.

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That shared mindset is a huge part of why Essy and I work so well together. We both care deeply about the people behind the application, not just the numbers on paper. Every mortgage file represents a real person or family with goals, stress, questions, and often a lot of moving parts. Whether someone is buying their first home, navigating a separation, dealing with non-traditional income, or trying to make sense of a more complicated situation, we both genuinely enjoy digging in, finding solutions, and helping clients feel supported from start to finish.

 

As our businesses have grown, it became clear that in order to keep giving our clients the level of service they deserve, we needed stronger support behind the scenes. That’s where our shared Lead Underwriter, Melissa White, comes in. Melissa brings a wealth of experience, strong attention to detail, and the kind of behind-the-scenes organization that helps keep files moving smoothly and structured as strongly as possible.

 

Having Melissa on our team allows Essy and I to stay focused on what we do best, which is taking care of our clients, answering questions, strategizing, and making sure people feel supported every step of the way. 

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One of the best parts of the way we work is that while Essy and I each run our own businesses, our clients still benefit from the strength of a trusted team. If one of us isn’t available when you reach out, you can feel confident knowing you’ll be in great hands with the other. We trust each other completely, and that peace of mind matters when people are making one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives.

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If you’re looking for a team that can make your real estate experience smooth from start to finish, my husband, Jesse Drummond, is a REALTOR®. We love working together to give our clients the best of both worlds when it comes to buying, refinancing, and making big life moves feel a little less overwhelming.

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Looking back, my journey to becoming a Mortgage Broker has been deeply personal. I know what it feels like to face obstacles when buying a home, but I also know how life-changing it is when someone helps you overcome them. That is what drives me every day.

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If you’re looking for someone who truly understands the importance of family, community, good communication, and personalized advice, I’d love to chat and help make your next move feel a little easier.

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Contact Essy:

(506) 210-2513
mortgages@essydupuis.ca
www.essydupuis.ca

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Our joint website:

www.nbmtg.ca

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Contact Jesse:

(506) 461-0969
jesse@drummondrealty.ca
www.drummondrealty.ca