More About Me
Jill Drummond
Mortgage Broker PMPC
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.
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.
My path into the mortgage world is a very personal one.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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've 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.
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.
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.
Since becoming licensed, I've 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.
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. Supporting local businesses and helping our community thrive is something I care deeply about.
A growing business with a great team behind it.
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.
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 continued to grow, we've been fortunate enough to reach a point where sharing one Underwriter just wasn't enough anymore! It's a great problem to have, but it also meant making some changes to ensure we could continue providing the level of service our clients have come to expect.
Our previously shared Underwriter, Melissa White, now works alongside Essy as her dedicated, full-time Underwriter, while I've welcomed Chasity Lantz as my own dedicated Underwriter.
Melissa has been an important part of our growth, and I'm so grateful for everything she's brought to our team. She continues to work closely with Essy, bringing her experience, attention to detail, and organization to help keep files moving smoothly.
I'm also incredibly excited to have Chasity working alongside me! She plays an important role in the day-to-day management of mortgage applications, from reviewing documents and preparing files to keeping things organized and moving forward throughout the approval process.
Having someone dedicated to my clients and files allows me to continue focusing on what I love most: getting to know my clients, finding solutions, answering questions, and making sure everyone feels supported throughout their mortgage journey.
While Essy and I now each have our own dedicated Underwriter, we still work very closely together. We regularly collaborate, share knowledge, and help each other work through more challenging mortgage scenarios. Our clients benefit from having not just one Mortgage Broker working in their corner, but the experience and support of a team that genuinely enjoys working together.
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.
And if you're looking for a REALTOR®, I've got a pretty great recommendation!
My husband, Jesse Drummond, is a REALTOR®, and we love having the opportunity to work together to help clients navigate their real estate journeys. Whether you're buying your first home, moving into something bigger, or making a new start, it's wonderful being able to offer the support of professionals who work well together and genuinely care about making the experience as smooth as possible.
Why I love what I do.
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.
What started as a career change inspired by my own experience has grown into a business I'm incredibly proud of, surrounded by people who share my values and commitment to helping others.
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.
Contact Essy Dupuis:
(506) 210-2513
mortgages@essydupuis.ca
www.essydupuis.ca
Our joint website:
Contact Jesse Drummond:
(506) 461-0969
jesse@theturnerteam.ca