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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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28 June 2010

New US Home Sales Fall Off a Cliff Last Month

Per an Associated Press article in the Globe and Mail, US home sales “collapsed” in May, with sales tumbling a staggering 33%. This is due to the government’s stimulative tax credit – part of the recovery package – expiring.

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25 June 2010
Some Canadian Banks Lowering Mortgage Rates

As Mortgage Rates Fluctuate it is Imperative to Talk to Your Mortgage Broker. Following a June increase in prime rates, and as residential mortgage rates across Canada threaten to rise, alongside the state of our economy.

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24 June 2010
Canadian Home Owners Experience the Wealth Effect

As Canada Housing Prices Rise So Do Our Spending Habits. Statistics Canada recently revealed that average the average net worth of Canadian households has risen by almost one and a half percent (1.3% to be exact).

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23 June 2010
Lower than Expected Inflation Numbers May Influence Mortgage Rates

Continuing lower than expected inflation is liable to affect Bank of Canada’s overnight lending rate and could lead to higher mortgage rates after July 20th.

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22 June 2010
The Risk of Deflation

How Might Deflation Affect the Housing Market? For so many years, the question has always been “is inflation contained?” Well, it may be that we should be worrying about the opposite problem.

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9 June 2010
How Can FICO Scores Affect Your Mortgage Approval?

Learn the Ins and Outs of FICO Scores and How They Affect Your Mortgage Approval Chances. Getting approved for a mortgage is no small feat, especially if you have had financial difficulties in the past that may have marred your credit record.

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27 May 2010
40% of Canadians in the Market for Hybrid Mortgages

Over 40% of Canadians Looking for a Mortgage are Researching Hybrid Mortgages. Choosing between a variable rate mortgage and fixed rate mortgage can become a complex issue for many homeowners.

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