News Releases

- BMO's five-year fixed rate provides a shield against rising rates for a longer period of time

- BMO's shorter 25-year amortization reduces the mortgage balance faster

- 2.99 per cent rate minimizes the cost of homeownership over time

- BMO invites new and existing customers to enjoy the benefits of this offer

- Get pre-approved at BMO by March 28 and take three months to find the right home within your budget

- 10-year fixed low-rate mortgage with 25 year amortization at 3.99 per cent

- 5-year low-rate mortgage with 25 year amortization at 2.99 per cent

- BMO is helping Canadians become mortgage-free faster

- More than 80 per cent of Canadian women are responsible or share responsibility equally for household financial decisions

- However, only 30 per cent of women feel the financial services industry is effectively addressing their needs

- Sixty-one per cent of women want more detailed information from their investment advisors

- BMO Nesbitt Burns is involved in several initiatives to help promote the advancement of women in financial services; launches new client education site to help women manage their wealth

- Introduces new 10-year fixed low-rate mortgage with 25 year amortization at 3.99 per cent

- Lowers rate on 5-year low-rate mortgage with 25 year amortization to 2.99 per cent

Releases Inaugural Report "Single in Retirement"

- BMO study shows 16 per cent of Canadians would consider purchasing a home or property south of the border - down from 20 per cent a year ago

- One quarter plan to rent first before making their decision

- Canadians account for the largest share of foreign demand for U.S. real estate - a trend that is unlikely to change

- Almost 40 per cent of Canadians made an RRSP contribution this year before the deadline

- During the month of February, BMO offered daily tips from Tina Di Vito's book, 52 Ways to Wreck Your Retirement...and How to Rescue It

- Start rescuing your retirement this year by following some simple advice from one of Canada's foremost retirement experts

Women-owned businesses employ over 1.5 million Canadians

- 71 percent of women would like to start their own business

- 83 per cent of Canadian women say having access to role models or mentors will be important to their success

- One-quarter of women believe striking a balance between work life commitments will be a challenge to starting their own business

- To support International Women's Day (March 8th), BMO will be donating 5 cents to the Canadian Women's Foundation for each retweet of the #BMOIWD hash tag, up to a maximum of $10,000.