Many city residents will have the day off on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, including those who work in most retail stores, grocery stores and liquor stores.

Click on link for a full list of what will be open and closed over the holiday weekend…

Good Friday: March 29

Closed: Government offices, Banks, LCBO and Beer stores, shopping malls, Schools, Canada Post.

Easter Sunday: March 31

Closed: LCBO and Beer stores, Shopping centres.

Easter Monday: April 1

Closed: Government offices, Schools, Post office.

Source: CP24

1. How long have you been in the business? (Ideally, at least two to five years) 15 years

2. How many lenders does your team have “top-tier status” with? (Preferably six to seven or more)10+

3. Is the rate you’re quoting me the lowest rate for that term on that lender’s broker rate sheet? (If not, why not?) Sometimes the special conditions are not consumer friendly. I will show you all your options and we will review the pro’s and con’s, including penalty structure and lender stipulations. Some specials are quick close specials.

4. How much volume did your team do last year? (Ideally $100-million-plus)Well over 500 million.

5. Do you do over 50 per cent of your business with one lender? (If so, why?)Definitely not.