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Residential mortgages are often linked to prime rate because they're shorter-term loans. Multifamily mortgages are larger, longer-term commercial loans funded through longer-duration capital sources — specifically matched against longer-duration liabilities or sold into the secondary market. Government of Canada bond yields provide the benchmark for that longer-term funding. This structural difference is why your multifamily rate can move in the opposite direction of prime rate for months at a time. Track the 5-year GoC bond yield when timing your multifamily mortgage application.

In most cases, yes — by a meaningful margin. The premium (2–4.5% of the loan amount) is offset by: a lower interest rate (typically 100–200 basis points below conventional), the ability to borrow more at higher LTV (requiring less equity upfront), and longer amortization that improves monthly cash flow. Over a 5-year term on a typical Ontario multifamily deal, interest savings alone frequently exceed the total premium cost. Always run a total cost comparison before assuming the premium makes CMHC less attractive.

DSCR (Net Operating Income ÷ annual debt service) is one of the most significant pricing variables in multifamily financing. Each 0.05–0.10 improvement in DSCR can translate to 25–50 basis points in rate improvement. On a $4 million loan, a 50 bps improvement is worth $20,000 per year. CMHC requires minimum 1.10. Conventional banks typically want 1.25 or higher. Optimizing your DSCR before applying — by raising rents to market, filling vacancies, and reducing unnecessary operating expenses — is one of the most direct ways to improve your rate outcome.

MLI Standard is available for any stabilized rental property with 5+ units, up to 85% LTV and 40-year amortization. MLI Select is for projects that earn 100 or more points through affordability commitments, energy efficiency improvements, or accessibility features. MLI Select offers up to 95% LTV and 50-year amortization, plus premium discounts that increase with point totals. At 250+ points, the insurance premium drops to just 0.35% of the loan — making the cost of the insurance effectively negligible. If you're building new or planning upgrades, calculate your MLI Select eligibility before structuring the financing.

Yes — and this is one of the most common strategies for value-add Ontario multifamily deals. You acquire an underperforming building with private bridge financing (typically 8–14%), renovate and stabilize it over 12–24 months, then refinance to CMHC MLI once the property meets stabilization requirements. The key is entering the private loan with a clear refinance plan and making sure your projected post-stabilization NOI will support CMHC underwriting at the end of the bridge period.

CMHC MLI deals typically take 8–12 weeks from application to funding — longer than conventional, because CMHC itself reviews and approves the application in addition to the lender. Conventional bank deals run 4–8 weeks. Private lending can close in 1–4 weeks, which is one of the reasons borrowers use private financing for time-sensitive acquisitions. lendsimpl manages the entire process and coordinates appraisals, Phase 1 environmental, and legal to keep your timeline on track.

5-year terms are the most common choice for Ontario multifamily investors and typically carry the lowest rates. 7- and 10-year terms provide payment certainty and can make sense if you're planning a long hold and want to eliminate renewal risk — but they come at a 25–50 basis point premium. The right choice depends on your business plan. If you're planning to refinance or sell within 5 years, the shorter term is almost always better value.

As of April 2026, CMHC MLI Select rates start from 4.25% (95% LTV, 50-yr amort). CMHC MLI Standard: 4.50–5.50% (85% LTV, 40-yr amort). Credit union: 4.75–6.25%. Conventional bank: 5.50–7.00%. B-lender/MIC: 6.50–10.00%. Private bridge: 8.00–14.00%. Multifamily rates are not posted — all pricing is negotiated based on your specific property, DSCR, LTV, and lender. We compare 50+ lenders to find your best rate.

Core documents: (1) Detailed rent roll with current lease terms, (2) 2–3 years property financial statements and tax returns, (3) Personal financial statement and net worth summary, (4) Phase 1 environmental report, (5) Investment track record and experience summary, (6) Recent capital expenditure documentation. For CMHC MLI applications, additional documentation around stabilization, occupancy history, and property condition is required. Requirements vary by lender and deal size.

On a $3M property at 80% LTV: CMHC MLI Standard at 4.75% over 40 years delivers ~$10,500/month and ~$114,000/year in interest. Conventional bank at 6.25% over 25 years delivers ~$11,800/month and ~$140,625/year in interest. Despite the CMHC premium (~$84,000 rolled into the loan), CMHC requires $150,000 less equity, delivers $1,300 lower monthly payments, and saves ~$26,000/year in interest. Over 5 years, interest savings alone exceed $130,000 — well past the breakeven on the premium.

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Yes. If your multifamily mortgage is approaching renewal, we compare your existing lender's offer against 50+ competing lenders. Many Ontario multifamily investors save significantly by switching lenders at renewal. We handle the full transition process — new appraisal if required, legal coordination, and timing to avoid penalty exposure.