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    Fri, 24 May, 2013, 9:52 PM EDT - Canadian Markets closed

    5 things you didn't know about Canada's mortgage market

    Our friends at RateHub.ca have brought to life the best statistics from the 8th annual Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals survey. Check out the top 5 facts you didn't know about the Canadian mortgage market.


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