{"id":4967,"date":"2025-07-14T15:00:04","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T15:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smart-capital.ca\/?p=4967"},"modified":"2025-08-15T14:15:41","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T14:15:41","slug":"private-mortgage-lenders-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smart-capital.ca\/fr\/private-mortgage-lenders-in-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Private Mortgage Lenders in Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0055ff;color:#0055ff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0055ff;color:#0055ff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/smart-capital.ca\/fr\/private-mortgage-lenders-in-canada\/#Private_Mortgage_Lenders_in_Canada_What_Multifamily_Investors_Must_Know\" >Private Mortgage Lenders in Canada: What Multifamily Investors Must Know<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/smart-capital.ca\/fr\/private-mortgage-lenders-in-canada\/#%F0%9F%94%8D_Summary_Private_Mortgage_Lenders_in_Canada\" >\ud83d\udd0d Summary: Private Mortgage Lenders in Canada<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/smart-capital.ca\/fr\/private-mortgage-lenders-in-canada\/#%F0%9F%93%8C_Why_Private_Mortgage_Lending_Is_Growing\" >\ud83d\udccc Why Private Mortgage Lending Is Growing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/smart-capital.ca\/fr\/private-mortgage-lenders-in-canada\/#%F0%9F%A7%A0_Key_Advantages_of_Private_Lenders\" >\ud83e\udde0 Key Advantages of Private Lenders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/smart-capital.ca\/fr\/private-mortgage-lenders-in-canada\/#%F0%9F%8F%98%EF%B8%8F_When_Should_You_Use_a_Private_Mortgage_Lender\" >\ud83c\udfd8\ufe0f When Should You Use a Private Mortgage Lender?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/smart-capital.ca\/fr\/private-mortgage-lenders-in-canada\/#%F0%9F%A7%BE_Required_Documents_for_Private_Mortgage_Lenders_in_Canada\" >\ud83e\uddfe Required Documents for Private Mortgage Lenders in Canada<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/smart-capital.ca\/fr\/private-mortgage-lenders-in-canada\/#%F0%9F%A7%AE_Sample_Case_Study_%E2%80%93_St_Albert\" >\ud83e\uddee Sample Case Study \u2013 St. Albert<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/smart-capital.ca\/fr\/private-mortgage-lenders-in-canada\/#%F0%9F%93%8A_How_to_Compare_Private_Lenders_in_Canada\" >\ud83d\udcca How to Compare Private Lenders in Canada<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/smart-capital.ca\/fr\/private-mortgage-lenders-in-canada\/#1_Check_Their_Lending_Focus\" >1. Check Their Lending Focus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/smart-capital.ca\/fr\/private-mortgage-lenders-in-canada\/#2_Compare_Interest_Rates_Terms\" >2. Compare Interest Rates &amp; Terms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/smart-capital.ca\/fr\/private-mortgage-lenders-in-canada\/#3_Evaluate_Speed_of_Execution\" >3. Evaluate Speed of Execution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/smart-capital.ca\/fr\/private-mortgage-lenders-in-canada\/#4_Understand_Fees_Penalties\" >4. Understand Fees &amp; Penalties<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/smart-capital.ca\/fr\/private-mortgage-lenders-in-canada\/#5_Ask_About_Past_Experience\" >5. Ask About Past Experience<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/smart-capital.ca\/fr\/private-mortgage-lenders-in-canada\/#%F0%9F%A7%AE_Calculate_Your_Deal_%E2%80%93_Spring_Loan_Calculator\" >\ud83e\uddee Calculate Your Deal \u2013 Spring Loan Calculator<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/smart-capital.ca\/fr\/private-mortgage-lenders-in-canada\/#%F0%9F%94%97_External_Resources\" >\ud83d\udd17 External Resources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/smart-capital.ca\/fr\/private-mortgage-lenders-in-canada\/#%E2%9D%93_FAQs_%E2%80%93_Private_Mortgage_Lending_in_Canada\" >\u2753 FAQs \u2013 Private Mortgage Lending in Canada<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Private_Mortgage_Lenders_in_Canada_What_Multifamily_Investors_Must_Know\"><\/span><b>Private Mortgage Lenders in Canada: What Multifamily Investors Must Know<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a real estate market shaped by tightening credit conditions, elevated interest rates, and rising construction costs, more multifamily investors are turning to <\/span><b>private mortgage lenders in Canada<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These lenders offer flexible solutions, quick closings, and an asset-based underwriting approach that traditional banks often avoid.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you&#8217;re acquiring a 10-unit building, repositioning a value-add asset, or need short-term financing to close a time-sensitive deal, private lenders are an increasingly important part of the real estate capital stack. This guide covers when and how to use private mortgage lenders, and how to evaluate your project\u2019s financial feasibility using professional tools.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%94%8D_Summary_Private_Mortgage_Lenders_in_Canada\"><\/span>\ud83d\udd0d Summary: Private Mortgage Lenders in Canada<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In this article, you&#8217;ll learn how private mortgage lenders in Canada help multifamily real estate investors secure fast and flexible financing in today\u2019s restrictive lending environment. We explore when and why to use private lenders, how to compare their terms, what documents are required, and how to model your financing scenario using real examples and calculator tools. Whether you&#8217;re acquiring, repositioning, or refinancing, this guide equips you with everything you need to evaluate private mortgage options in 2025.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8C_Why_Private_Mortgage_Lending_Is_Growing\"><\/span><b>\ud83d\udccc Why Private Mortgage Lending Is Growing?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As traditional banks adopt more conservative lending practices, especially under OSFI&#8217;s tightening guidelines, private lenders are stepping in to support real estate investors with less conventional borrower profiles or project types. Banks are less likely to fund:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Properties under renovation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investments with low or unstable income<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High LTV deals for newer investors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Borrowers with insufficient income or irregular credit history<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In contrast, <\/span><b>private mortgage companies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are guided by the asset itself and exit potential. They&#8217;re an essential solution for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bridge loans<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Construction-to-perm funding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Land acquisitions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equity take-outs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second-position financing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%A7%A0_Key_Advantages_of_Private_Lenders\"><\/span><b>\ud83e\udde0 Key Advantages of Private Lenders<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Pros<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Cons<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast closings (5\u201310 business days)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher rates (8%\u201312%+ interest)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimal documentation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Origination fees (typically 1\u20133%)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on asset, not borrower score<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shorter terms (6\u201324 months)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexibility on deal structure<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepayment penalties may apply<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Available for unique asset classes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher legal and appraisal fees<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udccc Private lenders can also help investors working through <\/span><b>alternative mortgage lending<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> paths when banks reject their deals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%98%EF%B8%8F_When_Should_You_Use_a_Private_Mortgage_Lender\"><\/span><b>\ud83c\udfd8\ufe0f When Should You Use a Private Mortgage Lender?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use cases for <\/span><b>private lenders for mortgage loans<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time-sensitive multifamily or mixed-use acquisitions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repositioning underperforming rental assets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Land purchases without building permits<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financing in corporate ownership or trust structures<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private lenders are especially helpful for real estate entrepreneurs working through <\/span><b>mortgage brokers in St. Albert<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Ontario, or B.C., where traditional lenders may be slow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udd0d<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smart-capital.ca\/fr\/why-use-a-multifamily-calculator-before-buying\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore our Valuation Toolkit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to simulate returns with various rates.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%A7%BE_Required_Documents_for_Private_Mortgage_Lenders_in_Canada\"><\/span>\ud83e\uddfe Required Documents for Private Mortgage Lenders in Canada<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite their flexibility, private lenders still require certain due diligence:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agreement of purchase and sale<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appraisal or CMA (Comparative Market Analysis)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rent roll and operating budget<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Borrower ID and corporate structure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renovation plans or business case<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Documents for mortgage loan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> compliance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcc2 Interested in streamlining your paperwork? Use our<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smart-capital.ca\/fr\/how-to-raise-capital-for-real-estate-guide\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capital Raising Guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to prepare investor-ready packages.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%A7%AE_Sample_Case_Study_%E2%80%93_St_Albert\"><\/span><b>\ud83e\uddee Sample Case Study \u2013 St. Albert<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Property:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 12-unit walk-up in St. Albert<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Purchase Price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $2.2M<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Private Loan:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1.54M (70% LTV)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Interest Rate:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 9.5% interest-only<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Loan Term:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 12 months<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8A_How_to_Compare_Private_Lenders_in_Canada\"><\/span><b>\ud83d\udcca How to Compare Private Lenders in Canada<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of listing \u201ctop lenders,\u201d here\u2019s how to evaluate the best fit for your needs:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Check_Their_Lending_Focus\"><\/span><b>1. Check Their Lending Focus<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some lenders specialize in <\/span><b>private mortgage company<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> operations for residential multifamily only<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Others (like MICs) fund commercial, land, or high-LTV loans<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Compare_Interest_Rates_Terms\"><\/span><b>2. Compare Interest Rates &amp; Terms<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask: What is a <\/span><b>private lender interest rate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a similar deal?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check: 8%\u201312% range for first mortgages; up to 16% for second position<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Evaluate_Speed_of_Execution\"><\/span><b>3. Evaluate Speed of Execution<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do they close in under 10 business days?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are they familiar with your province (e.g., Ontario, Alberta)?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Understand_Fees_Penalties\"><\/span><b>4. Understand Fees &amp; Penalties<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask about legal costs, appraisal requirements, and <\/span><b>mortgage discharge<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> processes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clarify prepayment rules in writing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Ask_About_Past_Experience\"><\/span><b>5. Ask About Past Experience<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have they worked on similar unit sizes, regions, or strategies (like <\/span><b>collateral mortgage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> loans)?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%A7%AE_Calculate_Your_Deal_%E2%80%93_Spring_Loan_Calculator\"><\/span><b>\ud83e\uddee Calculate Your Deal \u2013 Spring Loan Calculator<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spring Financial Loan Calculator<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compare monthly payments at different rates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Model 6\u201312 month private bridge loans<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adjust LTV and equity contribution levels<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Run simulations on &#8220;<\/span><b>what is a private mortgage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%94%97_External_Resources\"><\/span><b>\ud83d\udd17 External Resources<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mortgageproscan.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mortgage Professionals Canada<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osfi-bsif.gc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OSFI Guidelines<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstnational.ca\/residential\/mortgage-rates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First National Canada \u2013 Mortgage Rates<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9D%93_FAQs_%E2%80%93_Private_Mortgage_Lending_in_Canada\"><\/span><b>\u2753 FAQs \u2013 Private Mortgage Lending in Canada<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Are private lenders legal in Canada?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Private lenders operate under provincial rules and may work through mortgage brokers or MICs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What is a private mortgage?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A private mortgage is a real estate loan made by a non-bank individual or company, often for short-term or asset-based deals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What is a collateral mortgage?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a type of loan secured by more than the amount borrowed, giving the lender more flexibility in future advances or enforcement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What is a private lender interest rate in 2025?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First-position rates typically range from 8%\u201312%, depending on risk, region, and leverage. Second mortgages may range from 12%\u201316%.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcde<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smart-capital.ca\/fr\/contact\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book a call with Smart Capital<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get matched with a vetted private lender.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Private Mortgage Lenders in Canada: What Multifamily Investors Must Know In a real estate market shaped by tightening credit conditions, elevated interest rates, and rising construction costs, more multifamily investors are turning to private mortgage lenders in Canada. These lenders offer flexible solutions, quick closings, and an asset-based underwriting approach that traditional banks often avoid. 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