Investor resources
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Private Mortgage Lending
For some experienced investors, investing in a mortgage investment corporation isn’t enough. They want higher returns and are willing to take on more risk in exchange for potentially higher returns. Nest often works with private lenders via licensed mortgage brokers....
Mortgage investment corporations (MICs): Your gateway to private lending
For most investors, becoming a direct mortgage lender to a borrower is not feasible. It requires a lot of capital to match the mortgage request, knowledge on how to evaluate, legal expertise, and the willingness to handle a single, concentrated risk. That’s where...
Understanding some of the risks: What investors should know before investing in a MIC
Like all investments, Mortgage Investment Corporations carry risks. The key is to understand them—and how they are managed. The main risk is borrower default: if a borrower can’t repay, the MIC may need to enforce its mortgage rights. However, since mortgages are...
What to expect in your first year as a MIC investor
If you’re considering your first MIC investment, here’s what the journey typically looks like. Onboarding: After reviewing offering documents and completing paperwork via a registered exempt market dealer, you invest through cash or a registered account (RRSP, TFSA,...
How MIC Investments May Fit Into a Retirement or Passive Income Strategy
Many retirees and income-focused investors turn to MICs as a source of cash flow. MICs are designed to generate distributions often better returns that GICs. This makes them a complement to traditional retirement holdings like bonds or dividend stocks. Since MICs can...
5 reasons investors choose mortgage investment corporations over traditional investments
1. Higher Yields – MICs often have good annual returns, compared to 2–4% for bonds or GICs. 2. Income – Distributions are usually paid monthly, making MICs attractive for retirees and passive income seekers. 3. Diversification – MICs spread funds across multiple...
What is a mortgage investment corporation? A beginner’s guide to earning income
A Mortgage Investment Corporation (MIC) is a simple way for investors to earn passive income from real estate without owning property directly. Investors pool their money into the MIC, which then lends out short-term, secured mortgages. Borrowers may not qualify with...
Nest Capital MIC achieves significant return since inception
TORONTO, August 30, 2023 — Nest Capital Mortgage Investment Corporation is delighted to share an accomplishment that has made us stand out: our feature in The Canadian Business Journal.
Nest Capital MIC achieves significant return since inception
TORONTO, August 30, 2023 — Nest Capital Mortgage Investment Corporation is pleased to share an accomplishment that has placed us in the public eye: our feature in Yahoo Finance. Click here to access the full article.