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Frequently Asked Questions
Please see the answers below to frequently asked questions.
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What is a Mortgage Investment Corporation (MIC)?
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A Mortgage Investment Corporation, managed by a Mortgage Administrator, is a provincially registered and licensed mortgage investment and lending company, that enables investing in a pool of mortgages. A Mortgage Investment Corporation provides its investors with interest distributions that are paid out.
Why Nest Capital?
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We have more than 24 years of combined real estate investing experience, as landlords and investing in residential mortgages.
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Nest Capital principals are invested in the company and have skin in the game. We invest alongside you in a pool of carefully vetted mortgages.
What is the process of investing with Nest Capital?
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We will connect you to our registered exempt market dealer.
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A suitability assessment will be done with an exempt market dealer.
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The exempt market dealer will provide investment next step and funding instructions.
Can I invest using TFSAs, RRSPs or other ways?
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Prospective investors can invest individually or through their business.
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We accept cash investments and registered plans investments such as TFSA, RRSP, RRIF, LIRA, LIF, and RESP.
What is the minimum investment?
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The minimum investment for the fund is $10,000 for qualified investors. The average investor has invested closer to $100,000.
If I want to invest, who do I contact?
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To invest in Nest Capital MIC, an investor must purchase through a registered dealer:
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Atlas One Digital Securities Inc. - Ryan Firsker ryan@atlasone.ca or click here to invest
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Finhaven Capital Inc. - Mike Poettcker mike.poettcker@finhaven.com or 604-818-0732
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What is the difference between Private Lending and investing in a Mortgage Investment Corporation?
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Check out the link to our article here, or click here to watch our video to learn more about the differences between investing in an individual mortgage versus investing in a pool of mortgages!
How does Nest evaluate new loans?
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When we receive a file from a mortgage broker or agent, we evaluate the paperwork and appraisal. We do not accept any files with paperwork deficiencies.
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Once we have examined the paperwork, it is reviewed by our underwriting committee to determine suitability, funding requirements and questions for follow up.
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The file is then sent to one of our real estate lawyers to obtain a full legal evaluation.
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Once approved, Nest Capital MIC confirms and provides funding via our lawyer’s trust account.
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The law firm completes registration and sends electronic and original copies of documentation.
How can I submit a mortgage file to Nest?
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Nest originates all of its mortgage applications through licensed mortgage agents and brokers across Ontario
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Submit your mortgage file via Filogix, Velocity, or Lendesk
Lender Type: Private
Lender: Nest Capital MIC
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Please note that we are open to developing new relationships with mortgage brokers and agents
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Feel free to call us at anytime to discuss a new file
How will income be received for tax purposes?
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Although we are not tax accountants and we recommend that you contact your tax professional, we have answered this simply below
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Returns are treated as interest income. Investors looking to invest via a cash account will receive a T5 statement of investment income.
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Many investors also invest in a tax-free manner, such as TFSAs. You can also invest via RRSPs, RRIFs and other methods.
Are you regulated?
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Yes. Nest Capital is regulated through the following:
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The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA)
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Mortgage Brokerages, Lenders and Administrators Act, 2006, S.O. 2006, c. 29
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The Nest Capital Mortgage Administrator license #12901 is governed by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA)