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CMHC Multifamily
Application Timeline

In this video, Nadeem talks about the mortgage application process, which typically involves seven key stages.

CMHC Multifamily
Mortgage Fees

In this episode, Nadeem dives deep into the intricacies of multifamily mortgage fees with the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).

CMHC Multifamily Property Type and Size Requirement

In this episode, Founder and President of GreenBirch Capital Nadeem Keshavjee talks about property type and size requirements for securing a loan.

Commercial vs
Residential Mortgages

In this video, Nadeem talks about the key differences between commercial and residential mortgages. Discover how commercial properties are defined and explore the varying mortgage options that can leverage your investment potential.

Commercial vs Residential
Mortgages - Interest Rates

Join Nadeem as he explores the intricate composition of interest rates and explores the distinctions between commercial and residential mortgages. Discover the variations across different mortgage loan options, allowing you to make informed decisions tailored to your investment goals.

Commercial vs Residential
Mortgages - Amortization

In this video, Nadeem talks to the differences between residential mortgages and commercial mortgages, focusing specifically on amortizations. With conventional mortgage lenders, commercial mortgages typically have a standard amortization period of 25 years.

Commercial vs Residential
Mortgages - Qualification

Discover the differences in qualification requirements between residential mortgages and commercial mortgages in this video by Nadeem Keshavjee. Residential mortgages primarily focus on the borrower’s personal income, while commercial mortgages place greater emphasis on the sponsor’s net worth.

Introduction to the
MLI Select Program

Nadeem Keshavjee talks about the MLI Select Program that the CMHC offers. Traditionally, the CMHC has provided insurance for mortgages, from first-time homebuyers to people buying multi-family properties. The MLI Select Program has been designed to promote affordability, energy efficiency, and accessibility; this program aims to drive positive social outcomes in the housing market.

CMHC Distinction between
New and Existing Buildings

In this video, Nadeem Keshavjee talks about the key differentiations between new and existing buildings, as defined by CMHC (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation). Understanding this distinction is critical as it changes the insurance flexibilities and point distribution for the social outcomes.

New Construction - Social
Outcomes and Insurance
Flexibilities

Join Nadeem Keshavjee from GreenBirch Capital as he dives into the specifics of the MLI Select program’s criteria for affordability, energy efficiency, and accessibility in new construction. In this video, Nadeem breaks down the different point levels for affordability, energy efficiency and accessibility.

Existing Buildings - Social
Outcomes and Insurance
Flexibilities

Join Nadeem Keshavjee from GreenBirch Capital as he dives into the specifics of the MLI Select program’s criteria for affordability, energy efficiency, and accessibility in existing buildings. In this video, Nadeem breaks down the different point levels for affordability, energy efficiency and accessibility.