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FAVOURITE THINGS
JANET MCKEOUGH Senior mortgage consultant, Success Mortgages, and president, Mortgage Brokers Association of Atlantic Canada Barack, basketball and books that inspire – these are a few of Janet McKeough’s favourite things
Favorurite food I have a lot of things that I like, but I think I’ll go with squash curry soup.
Favorurite place to relax: There’s a place in Halifax called Fleming Park, or the Dingle. It’s at the mouth of the harbour, and it overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. It’s a really nice place to relax and watch the sailboats. Favourite celebrity I’d probably have to go with Barack Obama. I think he’s an allaround good guy; he’s intelligent and operates on the best intentions.
Favourite book I read a lot of bio graphies and self-help books. I like the kind of reading that you learn something from, something that you can take with you. I read a really good bio about Michael J. Fox recently.
Favourite vacation spot I don’t really travel much, but if I had to pick one, I’d probably go with Jamaica. I loved it when I was there in 2011. The weather was beautiful, and the food was really great. I loved the people there; they were really kind. I had a good time soaking up the culture. Favourite thing about working in the mortgage industry: Doing the right thing for people who need it. I used to work in a bank, where it was all about their bottom line and not necessarily about helping people with their needs. There are more options to do the right thing for clients in the mortgage industry.
Favourite drink Tea – orange pekoe, green and black tea. I pick up a lot of blends from David’s Tea.
Favourite mortgage product: I’d have to go with the variable-rate mortgage. It offers a great rate and great flexibility. There are also low payout penalties if required, which is a good thing for client.
Favourite music I like Serena Ryder – she’s a Canadian girl. “Weak in the Knees” really turned me on to her but she has a new hit called “Stompa” that I really like.
Favourite movie Men of Honour with Cuba Gooding Jr. was a really good movie. Based on a true story, it was about having positive attitude and overcoming obstacles.
Favourite sport I love basketball. I couldn’t really play, but I love to watch it. St. Francis Xavier University was my alma mater – even though they’re in a different city, I go to a game occasionally.
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