Featured
What is an Accredited Investor in Canada?
In recent years, private markets have accelerated their growth curve despite the stringent rules limiting investment access to accredited investors or those individuals who meet the income and asset qualifications. An accredited investor has access to a wide network of private investment opportunities with significant upside potential. But how does one know if he or…
Read more
The geography of MICs
Selecting the Right Mortgage Investment Corporation With the new mortgage rules, qualified borrowers are increasingly looking for alternative options to obtain the capital needed outside of the traditional lending channels. Whether it’s for purchasing their next home, refinancing, generating working capital for their business, or providing funds for a myriad of personal reasons, borrowers are…
Read more
What is an exempt market dealer?
These past few years, Canadians have been rethinking their investment decisions and placing more time into research and due diligence. At the same time, they seem too skeptical when it comes to getting an intermediary to assess their finances and investment growth. Canada’s capital markets have consistently outperformed many other world markets and proven more…
Read more
Mortgage fund investing in Canada: A guide for investors
More and more investors are looking into mortgage investment funds. This is particularly true because the housing industry is one of the main drivers of Canada’s economy and has outperformed many other investment classes. Whether you are a new investor or have been shopping around for alternative investments to add to your portfolio, investing in…
Read more
The MIC Market
Mortgage Market Events MICs have been seeing dramatic growth over the last several years as investors search for return and capital preservation. According to a recent report by the Bank of Canada (Residential Mortgage Market in Canada – A Primer- Financial System Review), alternative sources of capital including MICs make up approximately 2.6% of the…
Read more
RRSP Investments and the benefits of compounding rates of return (DRIP)
Saving for retirement is a top financial goal for many Canadians. With powerful tax advantages, Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP) are perhaps the most important component of any retirement plan. An RRSP not only enables you to save up for retirement, tax deferred, but also allows you to earn tax-sheltered investment income like interest and…
Read more
The Mortgage Investment Corporation (MIC): A Canadian investor guide
Do you want to invest in the real estate market while achieving consistent and stable yields? A Mortgage Investment Corporation (MIC) is one passive investment vehicle many savvy investors add to their portfolio for an investment into the Canadian housing market without having to invest large amounts. While the major players in the mortgage lending…
Read more
Contact Us
Contact us for more information on our MIC funds or to book an appointment with one of our Investment Professionals.