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Who we are

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.

Recent Articles
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

Rate Update and Analysis – October 2024

On Wednesday October 23th at its regular policy meeting, the Bank of Canada (BoC) reduced the policy rate by 0.50… 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!

I highly recommend Mackenzie Gartside & Associates! They were recommended to me by friends who where very happy with their dealings with them. Mackenzie Gartside & Associates were very professional and helpful in helping me secure a mortgage. Thank you for the help.

Travis Nelson

Comox, BC

For being a first time home buyer, Lisa and Mackenzie made me feel comfortable and relaxed. They went thoroughly through every step I needed to take and responded promptly to any questions I had. I will recommend their services to all my friends and family:)

Jennifer L.

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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