Land

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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See how we’ve applied our financing products innovatively to help land borrowers achieve their goals with performance and value.

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.

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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