I have been a part of Canada’s leading commercial real estate financing team for the past 24 years, originating more than $10 billion in commercial mortgages.First National Financial is Canada's largest non-bank lender, originating and servicing both residential and commercial mortgages. As the number one lender of CMHC commercial mortgages, First National currently has more than $100 billion in mortgages under administration.With 28 years of lending and business experience, I have a deep understanding of what property value really means. As a real estate owner, manager and borrower myself, I know the importance of responsiveness, commitment, honesty and quick execution. With those needs in mind, I work tirelessly for my clients to deliver on time and on budget with a constant focus on delivering value.I have helped my clients maximize real estate opportunities including:- $56.0 million mortgage transaction in three weeks from time of commitment to closing in order to facilitate a time sensitive sale on a 960,000 square foot industrial portfolio in Southern Ontario. The client was able to close on time.-$16.0 million of construction financing on a 106 unit rental townhouse project in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. LTC was well above lending standards at 90%.Specialties:Skills: conventional and CMHC financing for new acquisitions, construction and bridge financing; real estate valuation, asset management and syndication; structuring, analysis and negotiation of loan transactions and mortgage commitmentsApproach: expert guidance, owner/manager/borrower point of view, responsiveness, execution on time and on budget, value focusContact me directly at barry.gidney@firstnational.ca to see how my skills and approach can help you maximize your commercial real estate opportunities.
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