US inflation report fuels rate hike worries
On February 14, the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for January came out mostly as expected, with prices up 0.5% month-over-month or ...
Read MoreBeyond ‘bad credit’— Private lending solutions for AAA borrowers
Stricter mortgage rules and peaking interest rates have affected a lionshare of borrowers in Canada. In its plan to tame high inflation, the ...
Read MoreBlowout Canadian jobs report in January
The Canadian labour market posted a blowout 150,000 gain in January. This is the largest gain on record (excluding the restart from the ...
Read MoreStrong U.S. labour market raises the prospect of further interest rate increases
In its first meeting of 2023, the U.S. Federal Reserve announced a 25 basis point interest rate increase. This raises the federal funds ...
Read MoreMortgage Market Expectations in 2023
What can mortgage industry trends in 2022 teach us about what we can expect this year? In 2022, the mortgage industry was ruled by ...
Read MorePartnering for success in 2023
Happy New Year! On behalf of the entire CMI team, I’d like to welcome you back and wish you and your family a ...
Read MoreLooking back on a year of challenge and triumph
The past year has been filled with both challenges and triumphs. While lockdowns and restrictions are behind us and life has largely returned ...
Read MoreTop Tips For Shutting Down a Summer Home
In a bid for more space, many Canadians made the move to leave urban areas behind for more rural parts of the country ...
Read More“Recession proof” your client’s small business with the help of your private lending partner
After navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, many small businesses in Canada continue to struggle, as they face rising inflation and the looming possibility of ...
Read MoreBorrower Beware, Part IV: Help clients safeguard their identity
In this fourth instalment of Borrower Beware, CMI looks at the rise in identity theft and provides tips to help you protect your ...
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