Market Monitor

We keep our finger on the pulse of the mortgage investment market to provide you with the latest news and trends from our team of experts. Read our blog to get the latest on mortgage investing so you can invest with CMI.

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5 January 2011

Rate Hikes Not to Affect Real Estate Market

Mortgage experts believe that recent rate hikes will not have a significant impact on the real estate market.

3 January 2011

Assess Your Finances when Feeing Up Cash for Retirement

Experts suggest that baby boomers pay off their mortgage and assess factors like their lifestyle and home maintenance costs for a comfortable post-retirement life.

27 December 2010

Increasing Mortgage Payments Beneficial in the Long Run

You can pay off your mortgage faster and save a significant amount in interest if you make larger mortgage payments through disciplined budgeting.

20 December 2010

Understand All Costs Associated with a Mortgage

First time home buyers must be aware of all the costs associated with taking out a mortgage and moving into their new homes.

8 December 2010

Investing Your RRSP Money in Your Mortgage

You can invest your RRSP dollars to fund your mortgage, especially if you are a conservative investor, earning less than 4% from your retirement investment.

3 December 2010

Is it a Good Idea to Combine Your Mortgage and Credit Line in a Single Package?

Borrowers who combine their mortgage and other loans will have to pay an extra fee when they make a decision to switch lenders or struggle to get additional credit from other lenders.

2 December 2010

Basics of Mortgages for First Time Home Buyers

First time home buyers should be aware of mortgage basics to make an informed decision.