TORONTO,
            November 14, 2008 –  Canadian homeowners and prospective
            buyers are getting a helping hand from BMO Bank of Montreal. The
            Bank announced today a special mortgage offer with a five-year fixed
            rate at 5.25 per cent, (effective Monday, November 17th) currently
            the lowest available market rate for a five-year fixed term.
      “We fully support Minister Flaherty's continued efforts
        to promote the availability of credit for Canadians,” said Frank
        Techar, President and CEO, Personal and Commercial Banking, BMO Bank
        of Montreal. “Helping to lower funding costs is significant for
        the entire industry and we are excited to pass along the savings to our
        customers. By offering a very attractive rate that is guaranteed for
        a full five years, we are giving Canadians the added benefit of predictability
        and comfort during an uncertain economic environment.” 
      BMO's mortgage offer
      is available to all new and existing BMO customers.
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