Thank you for the Year!
I would like to thank all my clients that have supported me and my business this year. To all the new clients who gave me the opportunity to confirm that I am the Mortgage Broker of choice. To the clients of the past as you continue to not only call me with your current Mortgage needs but you also to continue to give your family and friends my contact information for their Mortgage needs as well. I want to also extend a big "Thank you" to all my professional relationships. As with the Lawyers, Realtors, Property Managers and other associates in all fields... our working and supporting one another show strong.
Your Mortgage Broker Professional, Steven Faux wishes you and your family a Safe Happy Holiday Season! MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Presentation from the CAAMP Conference
Click here to download Benjamin Tal's presentation from the CAAMP Conference.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT!
TURKEY TIPS!
A 15-pound turkey feeds about 10 people with a bit left over for casserole. A 15-pound turkey will hold about 7 cups of stuffing.
Thaw your turkey in the fridge for about 5 hours per pound or in cold water for about 1 hour per pound (make sure to change your water a few times). If you do nothing else right, make sure you get the darn thing defrosted in time!! I'm speaking from experience *blush*.
To prepare your turkey, remove giblets and neck. Rinse turkey inside and out. Dry skin and cavity well. Fill neck and body with stuffing and pin closed with a skewer (if you have one).
If you're the stove top stuffing type, cut some onions and garlic in half, sprinkle with salt, pepper and thyme (or use fresh thyme sprigs) and stuff the turkey with that just to add a bit of flavour (and make yourself feel like you've actually put some effort into the bird).
Place on a rack in a roaster and rub with butter (1/4 to ˝ cup). Sprinkle on poultry seasoning or thyme and salt and pepper.
Cover with roaster lid (if it's big enough) or make a tinfoil lid. Roast in a preheated 325 degree F oven for about 4 hours. Baste every ˝ hour or so if you're the basting type.
Remove the lid (foil) and roast for another hour or until it's a nice color. A meat thermometer in the thigh should read about 185 degrees F.
Let it stand on a platter for about 15 minutes before you carve.
AND OF COURSE MY STUFFING
1/4 lb. chopped bacon
4 oz. butter
6 oz. onion, finely diced
6 oz. carrot, finely diced
6 oz. celery, finely diced
8 cups coarse bread crumbs
4 large unpeeled apples, finely diced
1 cup crushed walnuts
1 tsp. fresh thyme
2 whole bay leaves
1 cup fresh chopped fresh sage
2 tbsp. fresh chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 cup apple juice
1 cup chicken stock
salt and pepper to taste
And I always add brandy or Dubenett to both the dish and the chef
Cook bacon until almost crisp. Add butter and sauté the onion, carrot and celery for about 6 to 8 minutes. Add the apples, thyme, bay leaves, sage, parsley and cinnamon. Cook for another five minutes and then add the apple juice. Bring to a boil and then take it off the heat and place mixture in a large mixing bowl. Add the walnuts and breadcrumbs. Mix well and season with salt and pepper. Use to stuff turkey, or place in a covered buttered baking dish and bake for about 30 minutes. If you find it is dry, take the juices from the turkey pan.
Steve's Rates
| Mortgage Term | Our Rates | Standard Rates |
|---|---|---|
| Variable Rate | 2.25% | 3.00% |
| 6 Month Closed | 4.75% | 4.95% |
| 1 Year Closed | 2.35% | 2.75% |
| 2 Year Closed | 3.20% | 4.35% |
| 3 Year Closed | 3.49% | 4.75% |
| 4 Year Closed | 3.99% | 5.30% |
| 5 Year Closed | 3.94% | 4.84% |
| 7 Year Closed | 4.98% | 6.60% |
| 10 Year Closed | 5.10% | 6.95% |
| 15 Year Closed | 9.05% | 0.00% |
| 18 Year Closed | 9.05% | 0.00% |
| 25 Year Closed | 9.05% | 0.00% |
Rates are subject to change with very little notice and certain conditions may apply to individual mortgage applications, QAC, E&OE
For the best rates call 1-866-993-8787.
Resources
Where Can You Find Me Now
I have been selected and recommended to the following Profesional Links: www.advisorslounge.ca, www.homesandlandbc.com, www.okanagannrg.ca.
Business Supporting Business — Thank You:
Investments
www.thenewwestside.ca
Insurance
Canyon Insurance covers all your needs, ask for Harry Mason
hmason@canyoninsurance.ca
FCm Travel Solutions
wes.flanagan@fcmtravel.ca
Jocko Toic - CFP FMA CDFA
Investors Group Financial Services
3500 Carrington Road, Suite 102, Westbank BC, V4T 3C1
Ph. 250-869-9636
Email jocko.toic@investorsgroup.com
Success starts with a Sound Plan
Private Home Sellers
www.privatehomesellers.ca
David Beeson
Realtor for the Kelowna Area
Royal Lepage Phone:1-800-747-6954
Email: davidbeeson@royallepage.com
Spring Creek CONSTRUCTION & MILLWORK
Established 2007 by Owner/Operator Florian Hoppen with 25 years in the woodworking industry.
Spring Creek offers quality custom craftsmanship and superior service on:
- Woodwork & Millwork
- Cabinetry Building & Installation
- Woodcraft Doors
- Renovations
- New Building Construction
References for Projects and Workmanship upon Request
Contact: Florian Hoppen
Ph: 403-931-2247 Cell: 403-510-8925
Email: springcreek@platinum.ca
Leslie Marton, C-I-R REALTY
Calgary PH:403477-6996
EMAIL: lmarton@cirrealty.ca
Friends Supporting Friends — Thank You:
Krystal Beisick
www.krystalbeisick.com
For Investments check out — www.renascencedevelopments.com
Ask for Lisa Thomas lisa@renascencedevelopments.com
A Quote to Note:
Christmas is not as much about opening our presents as opening our hearts.
- Janice Maeditere
Also a member of the Okanagan Mortgage Lenders Association
Contact
At Prolink Mortgage Inc., I have over 30 lending financial mortgage institutions in Canada with Steve Faux sourcing the best rates and the best products to suit your needs!
Direct Line — 1.866.993.8787
Email — steve@yourmortgages.ca
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