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Multi-family residential

Development / Construction

A construction loan helps borrowers manage periodic payments for contract work during the building of a real estate asset. Construction financing is available for condominiums, retail, office, industrial, retirement and purpose-built apartments. CMHC-insured construction financing is available for purpose-built apartment buildings, retirement and affordable housing.

An exit strategy for the construction loan is one of the key considerations for funding (i.e. CMHC standard financing or individual unit sales for residential condo projects).

Other critical considerations include the borrower’s experience, quality of the site and market feasibility (especially for CMHC financing).

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Smart risk solutions in action for multi-family

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

CMHC Insured first mortgage purchase of the property

  • $1.6 Million
  • 14 units
  • Montreal, Quebec
  • CMHC Insured
  • 5 years term, 30 years amortization
  • LTV: 84.99%

New CMHC insured 1st mortgage to payout existing construction

  • $6.1 Million
  • 23 units
  • Lucan Woods, Ontario
  • CMHC financing
  • 10 years term, 40 years amortization
  • LTV: 68.7%"

A new CMHC insured first mortgage used to refinance the existing mortgage

  • $15.3 Million
  • 179 units
  • Calgary, Alberta
  • CMHC insured first mortgage loan
  • 5 years term, 29 years amortization
  • LTV: 60%

Pari-Passu Mortgage

  • $22.2 Million
  • 240 units
  • Halifax, Nova Scotia
  • CMHC insured first mortgage loan
  • 10 years term, 20 years amortization
  • LTV: 59.7%

Proceeds from this loan will be used to payout the existing First National, CMHC insured first mortgage

  • $7.9 Million
  • 42 units
  • Halifax, Nova Scotia
  • CMHC insured first mortgage loan
  • 5 years term, 35 years amortization
  • LTV:85%

The loan will be used to renovate 24 units over 4 years.

  • $ 7 Million
  • 33 units
  • Victoria, British Columbia
  • Conventional Bridge - A/B structure
  • 2 years term, interest only amortization
  • LTV:74.8%

To finance the acquisition of a residential and commercial portfolio

  • $53.5 Million
  • 435 units
  • London, Ontario

Bridge-to close followed by CMHC loan Bridge:

  • 6 months term, interest only amortization

CMHC loan:

  • 10 years term, 40 years amortization
    LTV: 61.8%"

A CMHC Insured First Mortgage on the subject property

  • $9.9 Million
  • 58 units
  • Bedford, Nova Scotia
  • CMHC financing
  • 5 years term, 30 years amortization
  • LTV: 85%"

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CMHC financing

As Canada’s largest CMHC-approved apartment lender, we are experts in securing insured financing that offers lower interest rates, higher loan-to-value ratios, and longer amortizations. An insured mortgage enables borrowers to manage cash flow more effectively and realize higher investment returns.

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Standard Financing

First National’s standard financing programs are favoured by borrowers when acquiring a new property or refinancing an existing building. Loan terms typically range from three to five years, have a fixed interest rate, and are closed to prepayment for the term’s duration. 

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Bridge financing

First National’s bridge loan terms usually range from three months to three years, include floating interest rates and allow some form of early prepayment. Borrowers choose this solution until standard financing is secured or while they contemplate a property sale, a change in ownership structure or enhance their tenant roster. 

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Asset repositioning

First National enables owners to access a property’s equity for a short term, typically two years or less, to fund capital improvements or repairs without the need to raise capital from personal sources or less flexible, higher-cost alternatives.

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Secondary financing

A First National second mortgage enables borrowers to access property equity and use it to purchase another asset or renovate/repair their existing property.

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