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Commercial & Multi-Residential Capital, Outside Bank Boxes

Commercial properties, mixed-use buildings, and multi-residential assets often fall outside conventional bank lending criteria. Private commercial capital fills that gap, structured around the asset and the deal.

4.95%*
Starting Private Rate
75%
Typical Max LTV
24–48 HR*
Initial Term Sheet
300+
Institutional & Private Lenders
Quick Answer

Commercial private lending provides financing for multi-residential, mixed-use, retail, industrial, and other commercial properties in Ontario that don't fit conventional bank underwriting criteria, whether due to property type, tenant mix, timeline, or borrower structure. Loans are secured against the asset and structured around the specific deal.

  • Multi-residential, mixed-use, retail, and industrial properties eligible
  • Financing structured around the deal, not a rigid bank formula
  • Faster term sheets than conventional commercial underwriting
  • Works for acquisitions, refinances, and equity takeout
Commercial Without the Bottleneck

When a Deal Moves Faster Than Bank Underwriting

Commercial opportunities often have tight timelines that conventional lending processes aren't built to match.

Multi-Residential & Mixed-Use

Apartment buildings, mixed-use properties, and commercial/residential hybrids all fall within scope.

Deal-Structured Financing

Loan structure is built around the specific property, tenant mix, and timeline — not a one-size-fits-all formula.

Faster Term Sheets

Initial indications of terms can often be issued within 24 to 48 hours of receiving basic deal details.

How It Works

From Deal Details to Term Sheet

Commercial files move on the strength of the asset and the numbers, structured to match your timeline.

01

Share the Deal

Property type, purchase price or current value, rent roll or NOI, and your timeline.

02

Preliminary Underwriting

We assess loan-to-value, coverage, and exit strategy against our commercial lender network.

03

Term Sheet Issued

A preliminary term sheet outlining rate, LTV, and structure is typically issued within 24 to 48 hours.

04

Funding

Once appraisal and legal work are complete, funds close in line with your transaction timeline.

Eligibility

Property Types & Scenarios We Cover

Commercial private capital is deal-driven — the categories below are common, not exhaustive.

  • Multi-residential buildings (5+ units) and apartment blocks
  • Mixed-use properties with retail or commercial ground floor
  • Retail, office, and light industrial properties
  • Acquisitions, refinances, and equity takeout on existing commercial assets
  • Corporate and numbered company borrowers, as well as individuals
FAQ

Commercial Lending FAQ

Common questions from investors and business owners exploring commercial private capital.

Multi-residential, mixed-use, retail, office, and light industrial properties are all commonly financed — share your specific asset and we'll confirm fit quickly.
It depends on property type, tenant quality, and net operating income, but 65–75% LTV is a typical range for private commercial financing.
Yes — commercial private capital is used for purchases, refinances, and equity takeout from existing commercial holdings.
Yes, corporate and numbered company structures are common in commercial lending and are fully supported.
Both — owner-occupied commercial premises and income-producing investment properties are financed, though the underwriting emphasis shifts between business cash flow and property income depending on which applies.

Related Solutions

24-Hour Approval Priority Request

Get a Commercial Term Sheet

Share your property and deal details for a fast preliminary assessment.

Jessica · iDream Financial
AI Assistant · Ontario mortgages
General information only, not a mortgage commitment. Rates and calculator results shown are illustrative starting points.