Secondary financing for self-storage properties

Secondary financing is an attractive alternative to refinancing as it provides access to property equity that can be used to purchase another asset or renovate/repair an existing property.

Strong operational history, property quality and location, as well as the borrower’s expertise as an operator and net worth are key considerations for this type of financing. That said, secondary financing is not common but can be considered in the right circumstances.

Speak to one of our empowered advisors to assess options and determine the best course of action for finding and securing a smart-risk mortgage.

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10 year term, 40 year amortization
LTV: 85%

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320 units
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LTV: 49%

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

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

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

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$63.8 Million
346 units
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CMHC insured mortgage
10 year term, 30 years amortization
LTV: 95%

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

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

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46 units
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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.

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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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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.