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BMO Bank of Montreal Decreases Mortgage Rates

TORONTO, April 24, 2009 – BMO Bank of Montreal announced today it is decreasing its residential mortgage rates, effective April 25, 2009.

“With house prices moderating in many areas and mortgage rates at historic lows, affordability remains the best it has been in half a decade,” said Douglas Porter, Deputy Chief Economist, BMO Capital Markets. “Today's across-the-board reduction in mortgage rates should go a long way in providing support for the housing market.”

“Current market conditions make it a much friendlier environment for the homebuyer," said John Turner, Director, Mortgages, BMO Bank of Montreal. “Now may be a good time to buy. As a homebuyer, you're likely going to get a better price and get it on better terms.”

The new rates are:

Fixed Rates:	To:	Change:
6 month fixed convertible	4.75%	-0.30%
6 month fixed open	6.55%	-0.30%
1 year fixed open	7.00%	-0.30%
1 year fixed closed	3.90%	-0.30%
2 year fixed closed	4.05%	-0.30%
3 year fixed closed	4.15%	-0.30%
4 year fixed closed	4.84%	-0.30%
5 year fixed closed	5.25%	-0.20%
6 year fixed closed	6.30%	-0.60%
7 year fixed closed	6.60%	-0.30%
10 year fixed closed	6.75%	-0.30%
18 year fixed open	8.95%	0.00%

*Fixed Rate Special Offer:**	To:	Change:
5 Years (fixed/closed)	3.95%	0.20%

(The interest on fixed-rate mortgages compounds semi-annually, not in advance.)

*This special discounted rate is not the posted rate of BMO Bank of Montreal. Rates are subject to change without notice. Offer may be withdrawn or extended without notice. Mortgage funds must be advanced within 90 days of the application.

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