Why Invest in mortgages? The most secured and durable investment is real estate property. History has proven that although real estate prices may have fluctuated from time to time, over the long-term, real estate property has appreciated in value. The security for a mortgage is real estate property. Private mortgages provide a regular income stream, tangible security a real return to the investor that is superior to any bank deposits, GICs and bonds.
Banks favorite money making venture is undoubtedly the mortgage business.