(59) CMHC Financing for Small Mid-Rise Projects - Abtin Nikeghbali - Canada ICI

(59) CMHC Financing for Small Mid-Rise Projects - Abtin Nikeghbali - Canada ICI

July 14, 2026 · 42 min · Episode 59

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The episode discusses CMHC financing options for small mid-rise projects in Toronto with insights from Abtin Nikeghbali.

Send us Fan Mail CMHC MLI Select may offer compelling financing terms for purpose-built rental development—but “up to 95% loan-to-cost” does not mean every project will receive 95%, or that a developer needs only 5% cash. In this episode, Payam Noursalehi speaks with Abtin Nikeghbali of Canada ICI about what lenders and CMHC examine when evaluating a small Toronto mid-rise or multi-unit rental project. The conversation covers: • Net-worth and liquidity expectations • Construction and property...

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