Mortgage Resources
Most of the Commercial Mortgage lenders in Canada can be found here, please let me know if you want me to add anything in my list.
1. Major Canadian Banks
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RBC, TD, CIBC, BMO, Scotiabank: Their commercial lending arms will consider mobile home parks, especially in larger markets. They’ll look at the property’s income, occupancy, and your experience as an operator/investor.
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You’ll need to contact the commercial or business banking department—not the retail mortgage desk.
2. Credit Unions
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Coast Capital, Vancity (in BC), Servus Credit Union, First West, East Coast Credit Union (in Atlantic Canada): Many credit unions are active in lending on mobile home parks, especially if they’re in their geographic area.
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Sometimes offer more flexible underwriting than the big banks.
3. Specialized Commercial/Private Lenders
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CMLS Financial: Well-known for mobile home park loans.
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First National Financial: Commercial division will consider parks.
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MCAP: Commercial group can finance mobile home parks.
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DV Capital: Focused on mobile home park financing in BC, Ontario, and Nova Scotia.
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Matrix Mortgage Global: Offers commercial mortgages for mobile home parks and similar property types.
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Canada ICI
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Equitable Bank (through its commercial division)
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Atrium Mortgage Investment Corporation
4. Mortgage Brokers
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Commercial mortgage brokers (e.g., Colliers, Mortgage Alliance, Real Mortgage Associates, local brokerages): Can help you shop the deal to multiple lenders at once and often have access to private lenders if you don’t fit bank guidelines.
5. CMHC-Insured Financing
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CMHC (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation) offers insured loans for apartment buildings and (less commonly) for mobile home parks.
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CMHC-insured loans allow for lower down payments and longer amortizations, but the property must meet strict eligibility and condition requirements.
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Most banks and large lenders offer both CMHC-insured and conventional apartment building mortgages.
📝 What Lenders Will Ask For
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Detailed financial statements for the park (income, expenses, rent roll)
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Current occupancy/vacancy rates
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Property appraisal
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Site map and park layout
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Environmental report (Phase 1 ESA)
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Proof of land ownership/title
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Your net worth statement and resume/CV (for commercial deals)
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Down payment: Usually minimum 25–35% for commercial property
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Business plan (if park is turnaround or underperforming)
🧑💼 Next Steps
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Decide if you want to work direct with a bank or through a broker.
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Gather your park’s financial info, rent roll, and property docs.
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Contact commercial lending teams at your chosen bank(s) or a broker.
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Get a pre-approval or preliminary term sheet.
📍 Key Contacts (by lender type):
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RBC Commercial Mortgages: RBC Commercial Lending
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CMLS Financial: CMLS Contact
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DV Capital: DV Capital Mobile Home Park Loans
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First National: First National Commercial Lending
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Your local credit union: Search their website for “commercial lending” or “business mortgages.”
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Mortgage Brokers Canada Directory: Mortgage Professionals Canada
KSCU
Kootenays, BC
Local commercial advisor team + construction financing
Affinity CU
Saskatchewan
Large provincial CU, commercial lines
Kindred CU
Southern Ontario
Community-focused, business lending
East Coast CU
Atlantic Canada
Mobile & modular mortgages, commercial loans
Beem Credit Union
merger of Interior Savings, Gulf & Fraser, BlueShore
Offers full commercial lending services
Prospera Credit Union
Canada
Commercial team handles business real estate up to $10M+.
BlueShore Financial
North Vancouver, BC
Business lending & commercial mortgages
Innovation CU
SW Saskatchewan
Business/storage/ag mortgages
PARAMA CU
Ontario
Up to 75% LTV commercial/investment financing
Columbia CU
BC / Portland, OR
Cross-border cooperative with business mortgage offerings
Coast Capital Savings
Vancouver
Strong business banking presence; commercial team handles large loans.
Coastal Community Credit Union
Vancouver island
Strong local commercial lending in Nanaimo–BC coastal region.
Servus CU
Alberta
Province-wide, full commercial services
Synergy CU
Manitoba
Business & ag mortgages including real estate
Meridian CU (COOL)
Ontario
Owner‑occupied property financing – up to 100% LTV
Vancity
Vancouver
Only available in Great Vancouver and Vancouver island
First West Credit Union
includes Valley First, Envision, Island Savings
Corporate division provides commercial mortgages for multi-residential.
BDC
Canada
BDC is not a credit union, but a government-owned bank.