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Dominion Lending Centres Homestead Financial - Mortgage Broker - Catherine Evel & Richard Hopkins

Updated 2026-10-30 · 3,954 reviewed · 238 listed · Scored from 257 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(257) 94 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Mortgage & Credit Rebuilding SupportBad Credit & Self-Employed Friendly
Dominion Lending Centres Homestead Financial - Mortgage Broker - Catherine Evel & Richard Hopkins
Location
Dundas, Dundas
Services
Mortgage & Credit Rebuilding Support, Bad Credit & Self-Employed Friendly
Reviews
257
Ranking
#1 in Mortgage & Credit Rebuilding Support
Best for
People wanting a broker who explains each option before they choose

Business data from Google Business Profile, checked 2026-10-30. Facts from the business's own website were fetched 2026-10-30.

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What recent reviews say

Reviewers describe steady, clear communication from Catherine Evel and Richard Hopkins. Many say they explain pros and cons, answer questions patiently, and keep clients updated. Several return for repeat mortgages, renewals, and refinances over many years.

Newer reviews focus on reverse mortgages, HELOCs, and purchase financing. One client says the pair found a lender within a day after a HELOC was declined. Another describes daily updates through appraisal, legal, and closing steps.

Praised for
  • clear explanations of options and trade-offs
  • responsive by email and phone
  • patient with first-time buyers' questions
  • smooth handling of paperwork and lender steps
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Best for: People wanting a broker who explains each option before they choose

Where this business shines

  • Clear explanations of options and trade-offs
  • Quick replies to emails and calls
  • Patient with first-time buyers
  • Online mortgage application available

Worth knowing

  • Richard Hopkins named in reviews for reverse mortgage and purchase files
  • Catherine Evel named for repeat renewals and refinances
  • Website lists broker service to borrowers as free
  • Website states FSRA licence number 11711

What reviews say by service

Mortgage & Credit Rebuilding Support
Reviewers praise clear updates and steady help on purchase, renewal, and refinance files.
Bad Credit & Self-Employed Friendly
One reviewer found a lender after a HELOC was declined for a self-built home.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.69 average across the 47 mortgage & credit rebuilding support businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 89% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

Scoring Method
Star rating 97
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 80
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
255
4
1
3
0
2
1
1
0

Common questions

Is the broker service free?
Their website lists the mortgage broker service to the borrower as FREE.
Do they handle reverse mortgages?
Yes. Several reviewers describe reverse mortgage files handled by Richard Hopkins and Catherine Evel, and the website lists reverse mortgages for homeowners 55 and over.
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Last updated 2026-10-30