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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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3 August 2010

How to Consolidate Your Debts with a Second Mortgage

A Second Mortgage Can Be Cheaper Than the Costs Associated with Carrying Debt fro a Variety of Sources.

30 July 2010

Using a Second Mortgage to Finance a U.S. Retirement Property

Current low interest rates, the strength of the Canadian dollar and low U.S. housing prices make it an opportune time to utilize a second mortgage in order to purchase a vqcation rental property/eventual retirement property for future ‘snowbirds’.

27 July 2010

How a Second Mortgages Are Used to Pay Down Debt

Learn How to Get the Most Out of Your Home Equity with a Second Mortgage

11 July 2010

Four Out of Five Major Canadian Banks Have Lowered Mortgage Rates

CIBC is Fourth Bank To Announce Drop in Fixed Mortgage Rate

2 July 2010

Canadian Economy Slows Down in 2nd Quarter

Canada Economy Slows as Does Real Estate Market. True to policy makers’ predictions earlier this year, the second quarter saw slower economic growth in Canada as the retail and manufacturing sectors plunged.

19 May 2010

The Basics of Second Mortgages and Home Equity Loans (HELOCs)

What are the Differences Between Second Mortgage and Home Equity Loans? A second mortgage is very similar to a Home Equity Line of Credit or HELOC.

15 October 2008

Think Global, Buy Local through Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program

Canada-Ontario Affordale Mortgage Plan is Proving to be a Viable Step for all Canadians.