CMHC Government-Backed Program

Build Wealth Through Canadian Multi-Unit Real Estate

CMHC MLI Select offers up to 95% financing with 50-year amortizations for multi-unit rental properties. The most powerful government-backed real estate financing program in Canada.

95%
Max Loan-to-Value
Only 5% down
50yr
Max Amortization
At 100 points
~3.65%
CMHC-Backed Rate
CMB-based pricing
5+
Minimum Units
Multi-unit required

How It Works

Three steps from idea to funded project.

STEP 01

Score Your Project

Input your project details into our scoring calculator. See exactly where you stand on affordability, energy efficiency, and accessibility — and which financing tier you unlock.

STEP 02

Model Your Financing

Use the cash flow analyzer to compare MLI Select against conventional lending. See the real difference in down payment, monthly cash flow, and long-term returns on your investment.

STEP 03

Get Expert Help

Connect with an MLI Select specialist who can review your numbers, optimize your scoring strategy, and guide you through the CMHC application process from start to finish.

Who It's For

MLI Select serves a range of real estate professionals and investors across Canada.

First-Time Investors

  • Get into multi-unit real estate with as little as 5% down
  • Access 40-50 year amortizations that dramatically improve cash flow
  • Government-backed rates typically lower than conventional options

Experienced Investors

  • Scale your portfolio with maximum leverage on each property
  • Stack MLI Select with provincial incentives for enhanced returns
  • Limited recourse at 100 points protects your personal assets

Mortgage Brokers

  • Offer clients a financing option most brokers overlook entirely
  • Use our free tools to model scenarios during client meetings
  • Differentiate your practice with CMHC program expertise

Developers

  • Finance new construction with up to 95% LTV and 50-year terms
  • Reduce equity requirements while meeting affordability mandates
  • Premium discounts of up to 30% at the highest scoring tier

By The Numbers

Based on official CMHC documentation and the latest July 2025 premium framework.

1.5M+

Rental units insured by CMHC in the last decade

127,000

Units insured via MLI Select in 2023 alone

50yr

Maximum amortization at 100 points — the longest in Canada

Source: CMHC Official Site

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