Commercial market: What’s in store for 2023? Brokers need to focus on some key trends, says commercial veteran – and communication will be essential Recent years have meant eventful times for Canada’s commercial mortgage market – and with some turbulence likely ahead in 2023, there’s plenty for brokers in the space to keep top of mind, according to a veteran …
Lenders hitting pause on some construction financing in high-rate environment
Lenders hitting pause on some construction financing in high-rate environment Trend is likely to be temporary, commercial executive says, as market adjusts Construction projects are increasingly being shelved in Canada’s commercial space as higher borrowing rates and economic uncertainty continue to grip the market, according to a leading figure in the sector. Michel Durand (pictured), president and CEO of MCommercial, …
Commercial sector: Veteran shares what brokers need to focus on
Commercial sector: Veteran shares what brokers need to focus on CEO on how brokers should be advising clients in the commercial space Throughout the trials and tribulations of 2022 in the mortgage space, the commercial realm has also seen a changing landscape with interest rates and borrowing costs on the rise. That’s not to say that opportunity doesn’t remain. One …
Why some builders are getting cold feet on apartment construction
Rising interest rates are giving many pause for thought in the commercial space The rising-interest-rate environment that has gripped Canada in 2022 is having a significant impact on the country’s commercial financing market, with a noted shift seeing builders gravitate away from purpose-built apartment projects and towards condo construction. That’s according to MCommercial CEO and founder Michel Durand (pictured), who …
How are worst-hit commercial asset classes recovering from pandemic?
How are worst-hit commercial asset classes recovering from the pandemic? Some green shoots are appearing, although difficult times are likely still ahead. They were two of the commercial asset classes that were most badly pummelled during the COVID-19 pandemis – but with public health measures slowly easing across Canada, much attention will now turn to …
”Industry Icon” named by the CMP Magazine
A COMMERCIAL MINDSET Michel Durand founder and CEO of MCommercial reflects on the career that’s helped him become one of the commercial mortgage sector’s leading lights. For Michel Durand, commercial mortgage brokering isn’t just something you can dip your toes into. It’s a full-time commitment – a pursuit that requires the utmost dedication, devotion and professionalism in order to find …
The Difference Deciation and Passion makes. VOTED BEST IN THE INDUSTRY
The Difference Deciation and Passion makes. VOTED BEST IN THE INDUSTRY
Mortgage Award of Excellence Nominated Best Newcomer
The Difference Deciation and Passion makes. VOTED BEST IN THE INDUSTRY Proud to have the country’s finest brokers on our team!
Canadian Mortgage Professional Young Gun of the year
Toronto needs to double rental supply to meet future demand We are proud to have the country’s finest on our team!
Proud to announce we are nominated as the Best Commercial Broker for a 4th year in a row
Proud to announce we are nominated as the Best Commercial Broker for a 4th year in a row For the last 15 years, M. Durand has built and led a firm that has become the largest, most active pan-Canadian firm dedicated to the Commercial Mortgage Brokerage Industry. M Durand’s efforts have been recognized by his industry peers’ who have nominated …
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