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INTRODUCING UM MIC A Mortgage Investment Corporation (MIC) as a Shariah Compliant Investment Vehicle

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Page 1: Shariah Compliant Investment

INTRODUCING UM MICA Mortgage Investment Corporation (MIC)

as a Shariah Compliant Investment Vehicle

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UM Investment - Overview

• UM Financial is a Canadian Islamic financial Institution

• Managing a real estate portfolio of $120 million• UM Investment is the investment arm of UM

Financial• UM MIC is a Mortgage Investment Corporation

(MIC)• All products are Shariah Compliant

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What is a Mortgage Investment Corporation (MIC)?

• MICs are special companies created under a federal statute, to enable individuals to invest in a portfolio of mortgages.

• The portfolio is managed with the invested share capital.

• The proceeds of repaid and discharged mortgages are utilized to fund new mortgages

• A MIC is simply a mortgage mutual fund.

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Purpose of a Shariah compliant Investment Vehicle (MIC)

• A conventional MIC routes investors’ funds into real estate mortgage portfolios offering stable returns and low risk profiles.

• A Shariah-compliant MIC fulfills a similar purpose ensuring that the process stays within the framework of Islamic jurisprudence.

• Due diligence is performed by the Shariah advisory board.

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Salient Features (1)1.No shareholder may hold more than 25%.

2.At least 50% of the assets must comprise of residential mortgages, and/or liquid assets.

3. It may invest up to 25% of its assets directly in real estate, but may not develop land or engage in construction.

4. It is a flow-through investment vehicle and distributes 100% of its net income to its shareholders.

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Why Real Estate ?

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Salient Features (2)

6. All investments must be in Canada, but it may accept foreign investments.

7. It is a tax-exempt corporation.

8. Dividends received on shares are taxed as income earned for the shareholder.

9. Annual financial statements must be audited.

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How it all works

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UM Investment Advantages (1)1. High Investment Returns: Private investors

have received a return of 9% 2. Track record: None of UM mortgages have

defaulted.3. Financial Leverage: None of the portfolio is

financed through debt - resulting in healthy financial ratios

4. Diversification: Mortgages are spread across Ontario to various locations

5. Risk reduction: UM employs high risk assessment criteria which are stricter than industry norms.

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UM Investment Advantages (2)

6. Professional Management: Staff are capable and knowledgeable in finance and Shariah laws, supervised by an independent Shariah advisory board.

7. Asset backed security: Mortgages held under UM are backed by real estate collateral resulting in a stable portfolio.

8. RRSP/RRIF/RESP/TFSA eligible 9. Dividends: Return on investment is paid out 3

Times/yr to investors with option to reinvest dividends for higher returns.

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Moving Forward - Conclusion

As the Muslim community continues to grow in Canada, grassroots demand for Shariah based

products will naturally increase

The development of this Shariah compliant investment vehicle is a direct response to such

demands and a contribution to the growth of Islamic finance in North America.

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Thank You

UM Investment Inc.

801-789 Don Mills Rd

Toronto, ON

1.866.88 ISLAM

[email protected]