Last Updated: February 25, 2025

ADU & Multiplex Specific Products

The ADU and multiplex conversion financing market is still nascent, with ongoing changes in government policies, zoning laws, and lending products across the country. As demand for affordable housing and densification solutions increases, new financing mechanisms are expected to develop, offering more flexible and accessible options for homeowners and investors.

Personal lending products, residential and commercial mortgages offered by lenders are subject to their standard lending criteria. Conditions apply. For more information please contact the lenders directly.

CMHC Refinance for Secondary Suite

Allows refinancing up to 90% of the home’s ‘as-improved’ value to fund secondary suite construction. Ideal for homeowners adding basement suites, laneway houses, garden suites.

Basic Qualification
  • The borrower or a relative must occupy the property on a rent-free basis at some point during the year
  • Funds must be used to construct a secondary suite on the property
  • Additional units cannot be used for short-term rentals
  • The property's post-renovation value must be less than $2 million
Construction Mortgage Multi-Units Program by Royal Bank of Canada

An enhanced residential construction mortgage program that allows homeowners to finance up to 5 additional units such as laneway homes, garden suites, modular units, and other auxiliary dwelling units.

Basic Qualification
  • Land advance up to 75% in select metropolitan areas*
  • Use of projected rent as additional qualifying income*
  • 0% contingency funds required when working with an RBC Preferred Builder*
  • Consult with RBC Mortgage Specialist to discuss your eligibility.
  • Personal lending products and residential mortgages are offered by Royal Bank of Canada and are subject to its standard lending criteria.
National Bank Products

National Bank offers financing for renovations and additional dwelling units (ADUs) in Canada providing a mix of products including existing equity, renovation programs and refinancing.

Basic Qualification
  • Consult with a National Bank mortgage specialist to discuss your eligibility
Laneway House Mortgage By Equitable Bank

An innovative construction loan to help Canadian homeowners finance the building of laneway homes or garden suites on their property. Available to homeowners in the Greater Toronto Area, Greater Vancouver Area, Calgary through the bank’s mortgage broker partners.

Basic Qualification
  • Offered on properties that are free and clear, or where Equitable Bank holds (or will hold) a 1st mortgage
  • Credit score 680+
  • Proof of funds for 25% of project costs
  • Details for construction documentation
Laneway House Mortgage By Vancity Credit Union

Designed to assist homeowners in British Columbia in financing the construction or purchase of a laneway house on their property.

Basic Qualification
  • Age 19+ Must live and reside in British Columbia
  • Purchased or built home is located in BC Passing the stress test
Strata Multiplex Financing Pilot Program

Vancity now offers construction financing for strata duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes in British Columbia. The program allows for lending of up to 80% of the project cost whether you're building for family, collaborating with friends, or developing to sell. Any inquiries can be directed to multiplex@vancity.com.

Basic Qualification
  • Property must be owned in personal name(s)
  • Financing available for construction of up to four strata units
  • Potential rental income can be used to support qualification
  • Options available for both owner-occupied and speculative projects
Libro & Laneway Homes

Libro Credit Union is partnered with Laneway Homes to provide financing for Laneway Homes’ products.

Basic Qualification
  • Consult with the Libro mortgage specialist to discuss your eligibility
Laneway Housing Mortgage by The Mortgage Trail

Tailored financing solutions for laneway housing in Toronto.

Basic Qualification
  • Consult with the mortgage trail specialist to discuss your eligibility
Vancity Investment Bank Commercial Lending

Provides flexible financing options that can be leveraged for smaller scale commercial gentle density projects. These options include construction financing, term financing, retrofit financing, CMHC insured financing, acquisition financing and retrofit housing.

Basic Qualification
  • Consult with a VCIB lending specialist to discuss your eligibility

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