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Commercial Mortgage Financing in Montreal, Quebec

Montreal's dense urban fabric and strong rental culture make it a top Canadian market for commercial multi-family and mixed-use financing. LendCity™ structures CMHC MLI Select and conventional commercial mortgages for Quebec sponsors — navigating French-language closing requirements and Montreal's unique zoning and heritage constraints.

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Montreal Commercial

Commercial Mortgage Broker for Montreal Investors

Greater Montreal combines affordable per-door economics with tight vacancy and strong rent growth. We qualify commercial deals on NOI and DSCR, access CMHC programs for 5+ unit buildings, and shop 50+ lenders for retail, industrial, and mixed-use assets across the island and South Shore.

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    Cash Flow Underwriting

    Commercial mortgages in Montreal are evaluated on Net Operating Income and DSCR — not your personal tax returns. Your property's earning potential determines what you qualify for.

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    All Property Types

    Multi-family apartments, office buildings, retail plazas, industrial warehouses, and mixed-use — we have lender relationships for every commercial property class in Greater Montreal.

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    CMHC Insured Programs

    Access CMHC MLI Select and standard multi-family insurance programs offering the lowest rates in Canada — sometimes under 4.5%. We handle the entire CMHC application for Montreal sponsors.

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    Flexible Down Payments

    Commercial mortgages range from 5% down (CMHC-insured multi-family) to 25-35% for conventional commercial. We find the lowest down payment option for your Montreal deal.

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    Montreal Market Expertise

    We know Montreal's cap rates, vacancy trends, and lender appetite for walk-up multi-family, mixed-use main-street retail, industrial, and condo-to-rental conversions — so your file gets structured for the cleanest underwriting path.

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    Investor-Owned Brokerage

    Our team owns commercial real estate. We understand cap rates, NOI optimization, and value-add strategies in Montreal because we do it ourselves.

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Financing by Property Type

Commercial Mortgage Solutions in Montreal

Whether you're acquiring an apartment building in Griffintown, refinancing retail in Greater Montreal, or developing mixed-use in Montreal, we connect you with lenders who specialize in your property type.

Multi-Family

Apartment buildings and 5+ unit properties. CMHC-insured programs with as little as 5% down, conventional options with competitive rates, and DSCR-based qualification for investors.

  • CMHC insured from 5% down
  • Conventional from 20% down
  • DSCR-based qualification
  • 5 to 300+ units
  • Amortization up to 40 years
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Office

Office building financing for single-tenant, multi-tenant, and medical office properties. We work with lenders who understand office market dynamics and tenant quality.

  • Single and multi-tenant buildings
  • Medical and professional office
  • Net lease structures
  • Tenant quality evaluation
  • Terms from 5-25 years
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Retail

Shopping centres, strip malls, standalone retail, and restaurant properties. Lenders evaluate anchor tenants, lease terms, and foot traffic to determine financing.

  • Shopping centres and strip malls
  • Single-tenant net lease
  • Restaurant and food service
  • Anchor tenant evaluation
  • CAM and lease analysis
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Industrial

Warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, and flex space financing. Industrial properties often have strong DSCR ratios and long-term tenants that lenders love.

  • Warehouse and distribution
  • Manufacturing facilities
  • Flex space and light industrial
  • Strong DSCR properties
  • Long-term lease structures
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Mixed-Use

Properties combining residential, retail, and office space. Mixed-use requires lenders who understand how to underwrite multiple income streams under one roof.

  • Residential over retail
  • Live-work spaces
  • Multiple income stream evaluation
  • Zoning and usage expertise
  • Creative financing structures
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Development

Ground-up construction and major renovation financing. From land acquisition through completion, we structure deals that get your project built and leased.

  • Land acquisition loans
  • Construction draw financing
  • Pre-sale and pre-lease programs
  • Construction-to-permanent
  • Phased development
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FAQ Q & A

Questions About Commercial Mortgage Solutions in Montreal

Everything you need to know about commercial mortgage solutions in montreal.

Rates, Terms & Strategy (Continued)

Recourse debt means the lender can go after your personal assets if the property defaults. Non-recourse debt (often available for CMHC or high-quality stabilized assets) limits the lender's recovery to the property itself.
Yes. Mixed-use properties (e.g., retail on the main floor, residential above) are very common. Lenders evaluate both income streams, though they often require the commercial portion to be less than 50% of the square footage for certain residential-leaning programs.

Montreal Commercial Mortgages

Your bank only offers their own products. We shop your Montreal deal across 50+ lenders — banks, credit unions, and alternative commercial financiers — to find the lowest rate, best leverage, and fastest close. Montreal commercial files require lenders comfortable with Quebec civil law, French documentation, and heritage building conversions. CMHC MLI Select activity is strong in Griffintown, Rosemont, and Laval growth corridors.
We finance walk-up multi-family, mixed-use main-street retail, industrial, and condo-to-rental conversions across Griffintown, Plateau, Rosemont, Laval, and South Shore (Longueuil, Brossard). Deals are qualified on NOI and DSCR with CMHC MLI Select available for 5+ unit multi-family and conventional programs for office, retail, and industrial assets.

Commercial Basics

Commercial mortgages are underwritten primarily on the property's income (NOI) and DSCR, whereas residential mortgages focus on personal income and credit. Rates are typically higher, and terms range from 1 to 25 years. Additionally, commercial properties require more extensive due diligence, such as environmental assessments and structural reports.
Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) is the property's Net Operating Income divided by its annual debt obligations. Lenders typically look for a DSCR of 1.2x or higher to ensure the property can cover its mortgage payments. It is the single most important metric in commercial lending.

Montreal Commercial Mortgages (Continued)

Expect 45 to 90 days from application to funding for Montreal commercial deals, depending on property complexity and third-party reports (appraisal, Phase 1 environmental). CMHC-insured multi-family files may take longer due to CMHC review.
Most conventional lenders look for 1.20x–1.25x DSCR on stabilized Montreal assets. CMHC MLI Select requires 1.10x minimum, often achievable with extended amortization on strong Greater Montreal rents.

CMHC Programs

MLI Select is a points-based mortgage insurance program for multi-family properties that offers incentives like lower premiums, higher LTVs (up to 95%), and longer amortizations (up to 50 years) for meeting affordability, accessibility, and energy efficiency targets.
Commercial deals take longer than residential. Expect 45 to 90 days from application to funding, depending on the complexity of the property and the speed of third-party reports like appraisals and environmental assessments.

Commercial Basics (Continued)

Down payments vary by property type. While CMHC-insured multi-family can be as low as 5% down, most conventional commercial mortgages (office, retail, industrial) require 25% to 35% down.
Lenders require a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) to ensure there is no contamination on the property. If the Phase 1 shows potential issues, a Phase 2 (soil testing) may be required. This is standard for almost all commercial real estate transactions in Canada.

Rates, Terms & Strategy

Commercial rates are pegged to Government of Canada and Canada Mortgage Bond yields plus a lender spread based on property risk. CMHC-insured multi-family is priced off the 5-year CMB, and our live commercial mortgage rates hub shows LendCity™'s current MLI Select estimate. Conventional stabilized deals add a wider, deal-specific spread, so the all-in rate comes from a lender quote.

Rates, Terms & Strategy (Continued)

Yes, most commercial mortgages have "Yield Maintenance" or "Defeasance" penalties if you pay them off early. Unlike residential mortgages where the penalty is often 3 months' interest, commercial penalties can be substantial. We help you choose terms that match your investment horizon.

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