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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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16 March 2010

Beware of Losing Home Equity Due to Constant Home Buying and Selling

I have to admit that I have a hard time staying in one place. Every time I move (which is far too often), I vow to stay put, but it just never seems to happen.

15 March 2010

Speculation on Canadian Mortgage Rates Continues

As expected, the Bank of Canada has announced that the overnight lending rate is going to continue to sit at 0.25 per cent. However, the latest report from the Bank has financial specialists speculating about what’s going to happen in the next couple of months.

12 March 2010

Great Time to Jump into the Housing Market with Low Rates

While standing in line at my bank the other day I noticed that their fixed rate for a five-year closed term mortgage is 4.09 per cent. It seemed like a good deal. Later that day I noticed that a different bank had lowered their fixed rate for a five-year closed term to 3.75 per cent. In this competitive market, I’m sure that it won’t be long until the other big banks follow suit.

11 March 2010

5 Tips on How to Save Money on Your Mortgage

The other day I came across this little article with some seemingly simple advice for those looking for a mortgage. I thought that it might be a good idea to review some basic ways of saving money over the course of a mortgage.

10 March 2010

Mortgage Interest Deductibility | Not an Option for Every Canadian

Mortgage Interest Deductibility – Debate Continues in Canada

9 March 2010

Finance Your First Home Through your RRSP

Learn How First Time Home Buyers Can Borrow from Their RRSP’s to Finance Home Purchases.

8 March 2010

Mortgage Rules – More Changes to Come in the Housing Market?

Mortgage Rules – More Measures May be on the Way.