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Short-term (bridge) financing

Bridge financing addresses a borrower’s short-term needs, usually three months to three years. For land assets, short-term financing suits borrowers that intend on developing the land soon after acquisition. The flexibility gives the borrower time to finalize zoning applications, servicing requirements and other considerations prior to beginning construction. Bridge financing typically includes floating interest rates, is interest only and requires the borrower to provide access to alternative cash flows to service the mortgage.

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To replace the existing land financing

  • $3.5 Million
  • 25,619 sq. ft.
  • Victoria, British Columbia
  • Conventional Mortgage
  • 1 year term, amortization Interest only
  • LTV: 43.00%

Loan to redevelop the site with two mixed used buildings

  • $18.4 Million
  • 98,010 sq. ft.
  • Mississauga, Ontario
  • Loan financing
  • 3 years term, interest only amortization

To provide land financing while the borrower completes the required financial zoning

  • $9.5 Million
  • 152,890 sq. ft.
  • Toronto, Ontario
  • First mortgage loan
  • 18 months term, interest only amortization
  • LTV: 67%

Bridge loan to provide capital

  • $5 million
  • 155,945 sq. ft.
  • Guelph, Ontario
  • Conventional purchase
  • 1 year term, Interest only
  • LTV: 63%

Bridge loan to provide capital for land purchase

  • $6 million
  • 36,590 sq. ft.
  • Brampton, Ontario
  • Conventional purchase
  • 1 year term, Interest only
  • LTV: 63%

Loan used to purchase already zoned land for a proposed mixed use development

  • $3 million
  • 442 units
  • Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
  • Conventional First Mortgage
  • 12 months term, Interest only
  • LTV: 60%

Land loan used to fully repay an existing loan and fund an 18 month debt servicing reserve

  • $29 million
  • 189,595 sq. ft.
  • Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Land loan financing
  • 18 months term, interest only amortization
  • LTV: 55%

Funds to assist with the purchase of land and pre-development costs

  • $5 million
  • 119,001 Sq. ft.
  • Toronto, Ontario
  • Pre-development first mortgage
  • 36 months term, interest only amortization
  • LTV: 54%

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Standard financing

Standard financing offers a term of five years or more, a fixed interest rate and is typically closed to prepayment for the term’s duration.

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Development / Construction

This short-term financing option enables access to a property’s equity for improvements, renovations or repairs, eliminating the need to raise funds from personal sources.

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