Borrower Beware, Part II: Help clients stay vigilant against home renovation scams
In this second installment of Borrower Beware, CMI examines home renovation scams and how brokers can help homeowners identify the warning signs in ...
Read MoreBORROWER BEWARE, PART 1 – PROTECTING CLIENTS FROM RENTAL SCAMS
In this first instalment of Borrower Beware, CMI looks at common rental scams, including red flags to watch for and valuable advice you ...
Read MoreFROM PRIME TO PRIVATE: A BROKER’S GUIDE TO THE ABCS OF CANADIAN MORTGAGE LENDING
The Bank of Canada has announced several interest rate increases throughout 2022 in an effort to battle rampant inflation. The resulting increase in interest ...
Read MoreFlexibility is the name of the game – How private lender relationships benefit brokers, and their borrowers
Knowledgeable mortgage brokers understand the importance of building relationships with their lender partners. With home sales and prices in Canada on a declining trend ...
Read MoreThe value of a trusted private lending partner – When banks say no, CMI says yes
Mortgage brokers get to participate in one of the most exciting moments of many peoples’ lives by working with them to buy property. Whether ...
Read MoreWhat’s really behind a credit score? Demystifying the calculation
When a potential home buyer approaches you to help them navigate the mortgage process and ultimately finance their home, one of the first questions ...
Read MoreEssential tips for nurturing your lender relationships
There are many critical players in the mortgage brokerage process working towards the same goal: getting borrowers into the homes of their dreams. From ...
Read MoreOpening the door to inclusive financing options- Celebrating diversity at CMI
At CMI, diversity and inclusion have been core values from the beginning. They remain a top priority, particularly as home buyers increasingly engage mortgage ...
Read MoreIs buying a vacation home right for your client? A look at the pros and cons
The COVID-19 pandemic has many Canadians re-evaluating their living situations. The desire for more outdoor space, being closer to nature and more square footage ...
Read MoreWhy CMI is riding the tech wave – and how we’re taking you with us
The rise of digital technology has not only revolutionized the mortgage industry, it’s also changed your role as a mortgage broker. At CMI, we ...
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