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.
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
What August’s Inflation Numbers Mean for Your Mortgage: Buyers, Renewers, and Refinancers
Whether you are saving for your first place, approaching a mortgage renewal, or considering refinancing to access home equity, one… Read More
Rate Update and Analysis – July 2026
On Wednesday, July 15th, at its regular policy meeting, the Bank of Canada (BoC) maintained its target for the overnight… Read More
Rate Update and Analysis – June 2026
On Wednesday, June 10th, at its regular policy meeting, the Bank of Canada (BoC) maintained its target for the overnight… Read More
Our Team
Lisa Gurney
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
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.