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The Importance of Geographical Diversification in Mortgage Investment Portfolios

August 24, 2021

When it comes to constructing a well-balanced fixed-income portfolio, the geographic distribution of assets often gets neglected. In the hunt for yield, portfol...

CMI State of the Market: Home Sales Continue to Normalize in July

August 18, 2021

Housing market activity in Canada continued to moderate in July, though underlying demand and sales activity were robust when compared with the historical average. Home b...

Increased Demand for Private Lending Offers Opportunities for Investors

July 30, 2021

The 2008 financial crisis was a watershed event for the private lending industry, laying the groundwork for a steady increase in the demand for private equity m...

CMI State of the Market: Canadian Housing Market Experiences Much Needed Restraint as Property Values Soar

July 28, 2021

Canada’s red-hot housing market showed further signs of stabilizing in June, as sales declined for a third consecutive month amid razor-thin inventories and rising pric...

Avoid the pitfalls of Investment Biases when considering Alternatives for your Portfolio

July 5, 2021

Research has shown us that investors are often compelled to act based on certain preconceived biases. These biases, whether conscious or not, skew their decisio...

CMI’s State of the Market: Housing Market Continues to Stabilize Following Record-Breaking Run

June 21, 2021

Canada’s red-hot housing market continued to moderate in May, as tighter inventories and higher valuations contributed to a broad decline in home sales. Howev...

Private mortgage investment options

June 11, 2021

Canada’s booming real estate sector has many investors asking whether they’ve missed the boat on a major opportunity. For savvy investors who approach the r...

Mortgage Investing Versus Real Estate Investing: Which Is Better?

June 1, 2021

Modern age real estate investing through mortgage lending—Why mortgage investing is easier than direct property ownership. For many investors, the benefits...

Robust Outlook for Real Estate Market Fuels Confidence in Mortgage Investments Despite Ebbs in Vaccine Rollout

May 26, 2021

In the third wave of the COVID pandemic, the short-term future of Canada’s economy seems uncertain. It’s possible we’ll see more of the fiscal conservatis...

CMI State of the Market: Canada’s Housing Market Remains on Solid Footing in April

May 19, 2021

Canada’s housing market showed signs of moderation in April, though underlying conditions remained highly favourable amid strong demand and constricted supply...