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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