TORONTO (January 30, 2012) – Canada Guaranty announced today that its full suite of mortgage insurance products is now available through ING DIRECT. Both Canada Guaranty and ING DIRECT are committed to ensuring Canadians benefit from greater access to affordable homeownership through a variety of mortgage insurance solutions.

“Canada Guaranty is focused on continued growth through the pursuit of quality partnerships and we are delighted to have the opportunity to work with ING DIRECT,” said Andy Charles, President and CEO of Canada Guaranty. “We look forward to supporting their commitment to helping more Canadian homebuyers ‘unmortgage’ their homes sooner.”

“ING DIRECT has always been dedicated to improving the mortgage experience for Canadians,” said Mark Kocaurek, Chief Lending Officer, ING DIRECT. “With solutions now available through Canada Guaranty it means we can continue to offer our clients increased choice and service for affordable home ownership.”

“Having access to regional Account Executives represents an important resource for our team,” added Kim Luxton, Director, Broker Sales at ING DIRECT. “Through the personalized support and essential training offered by Canada Guaranty, we continue to ensure our brokers and clients benefit from enhanced service and solutions.”

To learn more about the products and services available through Canada Guaranty, please contact your dedicated Account Executive or speak with a member of our National Underwriting Team at 1.877.244.8422.

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For more information, please contact:

Maria Pimenta 
Senior Vice-President, Sales & Marketing
Canada Guaranty Mortgage Insurance Company
416.640.8937 | maria.pimenta@canadaguaranty.ca

If you thrive in a challenging environment, supported by opportunities for development and inspired by excellence throughout the organization, then you belong with us. Please click on the career link(s) below or visit our careers page to view available positions.  

Click on the following links to learn more about each position and how you may apply.  

 OPERATIONS  

• Unilingual & Bilingual Underwriters
  

RISK MANAGEMENT 

• Manager, Credit and Market Risk
  (Toronto, ON)

If you thrive in a challenging environment, supported by opportunities for development and inspired by excellence throughout the organization, then you belong with us. Please click on the career link(s) below or visit our careers page to view available positions.  

RISK MANAGEMENT 
Click on the following link to learn more about this position and how you may apply.

• Manager, Credit and Market Risk
  (Toronto, ON)

HOUSING INDICATORS*	DIRECTION	% CHANGE (vs. last month)	NOVEMBER LEVELS
Volume of MLS® Home Listings		-3.70%	70,048
Volume of MLS® Home Sales		0.20%	38,897
Average MLS® Sale Price (Canada)		0.00%	$363,536
ECONOMIC INDICATORS**	DIRECTION	% CHANGE (vs. last month)	RATES
Unemployment Rate (November 2011)		0.10%	7.40%
GDP (September 2011)		0.20%	N/A
Retail Sales (September 2011)		1.00%	N/A
Consumer Price Index (October 2011)		2.90% (Year‐o‐year, October)	N/A
FINANCIAL INDICATORS	DIRECTION	% CHANGE (vs. last month)	RATES
Prime Rate**		0.00%	3.00%
5 Year Fixed Posted Mortgage Rate***		0.00%	5.29%

MLS® is a registered certification mark owned by The Canadian Real Estate Association.
*Seasonally adjusted month-to-month results. Source: The Canadian Real Estate Association
** Source: Statistics Canada
*** Source: RBC

HOUSING INDICATORS*	DIRECTION	% CHANGE (vs. last month)	OCTOBER LEVELS
Volume of MLS® Home Listings		0.26%	72,739
Volume of MLS® Home Sales		1.26%	38,819
Average MLS® Sale Price (Canada)		0.65%	$363,504
ECONOMIC INDICATORS**	DIRECTION	% CHANGE (vs. last month)	RATES
Unemployment Rate (October 2011)		0.20%	7.30%
GDP (August 2011)		0.30%	N/A
Retail Sales (August 2011)		0.50%	N/A
Consumer Price Index (September 2011)		3.20% (Year‐o‐year, September)	N/A
FINANCIAL INDICATORS	DIRECTION	% CHANGE (vs. last month)	RATES
Prime Rate**		0.00%	3.00%
5 Year Fixed Posted Mortgage Rate***		0.10%	5.29%

MLS® is a registered certification mark owned by The Canadian Real Estate Association.
*Seasonally adjusted month-to-month results; Source: The Canadian Real Estate Association
** Source: Statistics Canada
*** Source: RBC

HOUSING INDICATORS*	DIRECTION	% CHANGE (vs. last month)	SEPTEMBER LEVELS
Volume of MLS® Home Listings		0.79%	72,552
Volume of MLS® Home Sales		3.29%	38,337
Average MLS® Sale Price (Canada)		-0.42%	$361,145
ECONOMIC INDICATORS**	DIRECTION	% CHANGE (vs. last month)	RATES
Unemployment Rate (September 2011)		-0.20%	7.10%
GDP (July 2011)		0.30%	N/A
Retail Sales (July 2011)		-0.60%	N/A
Consumer Price Index (August 2011)		3.10% (Year‐o‐year, August)	N/A
FINANCIAL INDICATORS	DIRECTION	% CHANGE (vs. last month)	RATES
Prime Rate**		0.00%	3.00%
5 Year Fixed Posted Mortgage Rate***		-0.20%	5.19%

MLS® is a registered certification mark owned by The Canadian Real Estate Association.
*Seasonally adjusted month-to-month results; Source: The Canadian Real Estate Association
** Source: Statistics Canada
*** Source: RBC

HOUSING INDICATORS*	DIRECTION	% CHANGE (vs. last month)	AUGUST LEVELS
Volume of MLS® Home Listings		-0.60%	71,985
Volume of MLS® Home Sales		-0.84%	37,177
Average MLS® Sale Price (Canada)		0.06%	$362,652
ECONOMIC INDICATORS**	DIRECTION	% CHANGE (vs. last month)	RATES
Unemployment Rate (August 2011)		0.10%	7.30%
GDP (June 2011)		0.20%	N/A
Retail Sales (June 2011)		0.70%	N/A
Consumer Price Index (July 2011)		2.70% (Year‐o‐year, July)	N/A
FINANCIAL INDICATORS	DIRECTION	% CHANGE (vs. last month)	RATES
Prime Rate**		0.00%	3.00%
5 Year Fixed Posted Mortgage Rate***		0.00%	5.39%

MLS® is a registered certification mark owned by The Canadian Real Estate Association.
*Seasonally adjusted month-to-month results; Source: The Canadian Real Estate Association
** Source: Statistics Canada
*** Source: RBC

HOUSING INDICATORS*	DIRECTION	% CHANGE (vs. last month)	JULY LEVELS
Volume of MLS® Home Listings		1.32%	72,416
Volume of MLS® Home Sales		-0.23%	37,492
Average MLS® Sale Price (Canada)		-0.28%	$362,423
ECONOMIC INDICATORS**	DIRECTION	% CHANGE (vs. last month)	RATES
Unemployment Rate (July 2011)		-0.20%	7.20%
GDP (May 2011)		-0.30%	N/A
Retail Sales (May 2011)		0.10%	N/A
Consumer Price Index (June 2011)		3.10% (Year‐o‐year, June)	N/A
FINANCIAL INDICATORS	DIRECTION	% CHANGE (vs. last month)	RATES
Prime Rate**		0.00%	3.00%
5 Year Fixed Posted Mortgage Rate***		0.00%	5.39%

MLS® is a registered certification mark owned by The Canadian Real Estate Association.
*Seasonally adjusted month-to-month results; Source: The Canadian Real Estate Association
** Source: Statistics Canada
*** Source: RBC

HOUSING INDICATORS*	DIRECTION	% CHANGE (vs. last month)	JUNE LEVELS
Volume of MLS® Home Listings		+2.33%	71,470
Volume of MLS® Home Sales		+3.21%	37,578
Average MLS® Sale Price (Canada)		-1.33%	$363,440
ECONOMIC INDICATORS**	DIRECTION	% CHANGE (vs. last month)	RATES
Unemployment Rate (June 2011)		0.00%	7.40%
GDP (April 2011)		0.00%	N/A
Retail Sales (April 2011)		+0.30%	N/A
Consumer Price Index (May 2011)		+3.70% (Year‐to‐year, May)	N/A
FINANCIAL INDICATORS	DIRECTION	% CHANGE (vs. last month)	RATES
Prime Rate**		0.00%	3.00%
5 Year Fixed Posted Mortgage Rate***		-0.10%	5.39%

MLS® is a registered certification mark owned by The Canadian Real Estate Association.
*Seasonally adjusted month-to-month results; Source: The Canadian Real Estate Association
** Source: Statistics Canada
*** Source: RBC

HOUSING INDICATORS*	DIRECTION	% CHANGE (vs. last month)	MAY LEVELS
Volume of MLS® Home Listings		+0.37%	69,840
Volume of MLS® Home Sales		-0.42%	36,410
Average MLS® Sale Price (Canada)		+0.19%	$368,343
ECONOMIC INDICATORS**	DIRECTION	% CHANGE (vs. last month)	RATES
Unemployment Rate (May 2011)		-0.20%	7.40%
GDP (March 2011)		+0.30%	N/A
Retail Sales (March 2011)		-0.80%	N/A
Consumer Price Index (April 2011)		+3.30% (Year‐to‐year, April)	N/A
FINANCIAL INDICATORS	DIRECTION	% CHANGE (vs. last month)	RATES
Prime Rate**		0.00%	3.00%
5 Year Fixed Posted Mortgage Rate***		-0.20%	5.49%

MLS® is a registered certification mark owned by The Canadian Real Estate Association.
*Seasonally adjusted month-to-month results; Source: The Canadian Real Estate Association
** Source: Statistics Canada
*** Source: RBC