Financing for a self-storage property repositioning and renovation

First National regularly assists borrowers who are ready to enhance the value of their self-storage assets through capital improvements.

This short-term financing option, usually two years or less, provides access to a property’s equity for capital improvements or repairs by eliminating the need to raise funds from personal sources. The goal is usually to increase lease rates and/or reduce operating expenses to increase the value of the property and make it eligible for standard financing.

A borrower’s expertise, net worth, and liquidity, as well as the location and quality of the property are key considerations for this type of financing.

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CMHC insured financing for an acquisition of a newly constructed 90 townhouse project

$25.3 Million
90 units
Edmonton, AB

CMHC insured mortgage
10 year term, 40 year amortization
LTV: 85%

Refinance of unencumbered property containing 308 units, to be used for capital repairs

$40 Million
320 units
Toronto, ON

CMHC insured mortgage
10 year term, 25 years amortization
LTV: 49%

Senior Retirement residence with 109 units - CMHC insured mortgage to convert construction facility to term loan

$32.5 Million
109 units
Georgetown, ON

CMHC insured mortgage
10 years term, 40 years amortization
LTV: 79.5%

Completion take out of 4 storey podium level of 25 storey tower

$28.7 Million
77 units
Coquitlam, BC

CMHC insured mortgage
5 years term, 45 years amortization
LTV: 83.73%

Refinance of 144 rental units to provide funds for capital expenditures across borrowers existing portfolio as well as future acquisitions

$31.9 Million
144 units
Calgary, AB

CMHC insured mortgage
10 years term, 40 years amortization
LTV: 70%

Refinance of free and clear property to provide equity for capital expenditures across borrowers portfolio and acquisition of other properties

$63.8 Million
346 units
Toronto, ON

CMHC insured mortgage
10 year term, 30 years amortization
LTV: 95%

Construction take out of purpose built apartment building achieving Energy Efficiency through MLI Select Program

$61.4 million
163 units
Mirabel, QC

CMHC insured mortgage
5 year term, 50 years amortization
LTV: 95%

The loan proceeds were used towards paying off an existing construction mortgage

$14 Million
46 units
Ilderton, ON

CMHC insured mortgage
5 year term, 25 years amortization
LTV: 63.1%

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Standard financing

First National’s standard financing programs are favoured by borrowers who look to acquire a new property or refinance 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.

Bridge financing

First National’s bridge loan terms typically 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 or a change in ownership structure or to buy time to complete an operational improvement.

Secondary financing

A First National second mortgage allows borrowers to access the equity in a property and use it to purchase another asset or renovate/repair an existing asset.

Development / Construction

A First National construction loan provides funds to cover the cost of building or rehabilitating a property with terms typically of three years or less.