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Commercial Mortgage Halifax — Rates & Broker Matching (2026)
Halifax's commercial real estate market has tightened significantly with interprovincial migration and university population growth driving rental demand.
Apartment cap rates
4.5–5.5%
Deed Transfer Tax
1.5% (HRM)
Universities
4 (Dalhousie, SMU, MSVU, NSCAD)
Market trend
Significant compression
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Halifax Commercial Real Estate Market Overview (2026)
Halifax's commercial real estate market has tightened significantly with interprovincial migration and university population growth driving rental demand. Apartment cap rates have compressed from 6%+ to 4.5–5.5% over the past several years as national and international investor interest has increased. Halifax is Atlantic Canada's largest commercial real estate market and the hub for the region's growing tech and defence sectors.
Commercial Property Types in Halifax
Each property type has different financing terms, lender preferences, and market dynamics in Halifax.
Apartment Buildings
Purpose-built rental apartments. Cap rates in Halifax: 4.5–5.5%. CMHC MLI Select available.
Mixed-Use
Retail or office below, residential above. Financing terms depend on the income split.
Retail / Commercial
Single-tenant and multi-tenant retail. Conventional 65–70% LTV. Lease quality is critical.
Construction Loans
Ground-up development financing. Draw-based advances, interest only, converts to permanent.
CMHC MLI Select in Halifax
CMHC MLI Select is available for purpose-built rental apartment buildings across all of Canada including Halifax. The program offers up to 95% LTV and 50-year amortization — the most competitive commercial financing available in Canada.
95%
Max LTV
50 years
Max Amortization
5 residential
Min Units
Commercial Mortgage Brokers in Halifax
Why Use a Commercial Broker
Commercial mortgage brokers in Halifax have access to national banks, life insurance companies, pension funds, credit unions, and CMHC — sources you can't easily access directly. For CMHC insured programs, an experienced broker is essential.
What to Look For
Look for brokers with specific commercial real estate experience — ideally in your property type. Ask how many commercial transactions they complete per year and whether they have experience with CMHC MLI Select applications if relevant.
The LendGuide Difference
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Commercial Mortgage Halifax — FAQ
Common questions from commercial real estate investors and developers in Halifax.
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