CMHC's mortgage insurance product for multifamily properties (5+ units) that don't qualify for MLI Select, offering insurance coverage up to 85% loan-to-value with amortization periods up to 40 years. MLI Standard provides a cost-effective pathway for investors entering the multifamily market without meeting energy efficiency or accessibility requirements.
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