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Mackenzie Gartside & Associates is an award-winning team of energetic, customer-focused mortgage professionals who want to make your mortgage experience as positive and smooth as possible. We are based in the Comox Valley (many of our team are 2nd or 3rd generation locals) and we are dedicated to building our place here in the community through long-term, positive relationships with our clients.

What we do
First Time Home Buyers

You have lots of questions. We have a custom presentation and preapproval consultation specially designed to meet your needs.

Purchases and Refinances

From your initial purchase through all the renewals and refinances, we'll make sure you get the most from your mortgages.

Rentals and Investments

You want to buy wealth-generating properties? We're experts in financing rentals and investments and have financing options that are typically much more advantageous than the banks.

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The short answer – no one knows yet. Why? Because during his campaign Trump has said so many different things… Read More

2024 Reader's Choice Winner
2024 Reader’s Choice Awards

Thank you so much for your support! The 2024 Comox Valley Record Reader’s Choice Awards have been announced, and we’re… Read More

What do the coming mortgage rule changes mean for homebuyers like you?
What Do The Coming Mortgage Rule Changes Mean For Homebuyers Like You?

The Canadian mortgage landscape is about to be shaken up by some  significant changes aiming to make home ownership more… Read More

Our Team
Mackenzie Gartside
mgartside@comoxmortgages.com

The lead mortgage consultant in our office, Mackenzie worked in banking for 4 years before transitioning to mortgage brokering in 2006.  With her energetic and determined personality, Mackenzie works day and night to get our clients the absolute best mortgage terms possible.

Lisa Gurney
lisa@comoxmortgages.com

Lisa is a senior mortgage consultant and has been working in the industry since 2006.  Starting as Mackenzie’s assistant and then passing the broker course and becoming licensed in 2009, Lisa has been an integral part of the team from the very beginning.  Lisa focuses primarily on working with our clients to help them achieve their mortgage goals, but she also serves as a key support for our junior consultants when they’re faced with a challenging scenario and she fills in as the office leader when Mackenzie and Kevin are away.

Kevin Niemi
kevin@comoxmortgages.com

A full time mortgage consultant since 2008, Kevin is also our office manager, graphics designer, website programmer, and tech support (i.e. Kevin is never short on things to do). With his background in business consulting and marketing, Kevin also manages our advertising campaigns and internet presence.

You deserve a great mortgage experience!

Lisa was amazing! She explained everything thoroughly and was easy to understand. She was on top of things all the time. When we hit snags, she went out of her way to figure it out. Our mortgage experience was easy and effective. I recommend them to all of our friends and we have already used them twice. Also if you’re a confused new home owner or tight on money, there’s no shame here. LGBTQ friendly service too!

Sara Tatum Jackowitz

Courtenay, BC

I quickly learned that using a Mortgage Broker vs a Bank is probably the better choice for anyone. Talking financials can be uncomfortable and it is difficult to put your trust in a stranger. However, I did and Aundrea represented us. She made us feel confident, comfortable and that she truly cared about us. Aundrea helped us renew our Mortgage, pay off our debt and start a savings account, when I thought just a Mortgage Renewal would be challenging. This is the second time I have used Mackenzie Gartside & Associates and I 1000% recommend them to anyone who is in this situation. Currently living my best life on Vancouver Island thanks to this amazing crew.

Alana Johnson

Courtenay, BC

Our experience with the Mackenzie Gartside team, especially Lisa, was nothing less than 5-STAR. They were friendly, professional and made the entire mortgage application process a very pleasant experience. Our dream home has now become a reality.Kudos to the entire team for making that happen!

Deb Clarke

Courtenay, BC

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