Passive Real Estate Income Ideas for High Net Worth Canadians
Passive income is no longer an option for many Canadians seeking a comfortable retirement. It’s prudent to plan early on for alternative sources of income as many people don’t have the luxury of time to become an active investor. Diversification beyond equities and indices may lead you down the path of real estate. One could…
Read more10 Questions That Lead to the Right MIC
Mortgage Investment Corporations have come a long way since their inception in 1973. Now popular among investors for their well-balanced risk-and-return profiles, the Canadian MIC industry has attracted a growing number of companies who strive to put your hard earned capital to work. But not all MICs are created equal. The most successful ones acknowledge…
Read moreWhat 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 moreThe 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 moreWhat 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 moreMortgage 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 moreThe 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…
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