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Is anyone familiar with programs or government incentives to convert apartment buildings into student housing?
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QUOTE (tmacdonald @ Apr 17 2010, 02:31 AM) Is anyone familiar with programs or government incentives to convert apartment buildings into student housing?Government of Canada Helps Expand Financing for Student Housing
LONDON, ONTARIO, January 20, 2010 — Ed Holder, Member of Parliament for London West, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), today announced mortgage loan insurance policies to facilitate the financing of student housing in Canada.
“Our government is dedicated to meeting the increased demand for student housing across the country" said Ed Holder, Member of Parliament for London West. “We’re helping developers and borrowers access competitive interest rates for the life of the mortgage, benefit from greater financing choices and lower renewal risk. Our government is supporting students and creating jobs in university and college communities across the country.”
The Government of Canada will help finance loans of up to 85 per cent of the lending value for the construction, purchase or refinancing of housing purposely built for students on or off campus through CMHC’s Mortgage Loan Insurance for multi-unit student housing. This initiative supports the housing needs of Canadian publicly funded educational institutions, including universities and colleges.
The demand for student housing is anticipated to continue to increase for an extended period as a result of changing demographics, forecasted enrolment figures and continued growth in international students.
“Today`s announcement is good news and will help developers in Canada respond to the housing needs of students,” said Ray Stanton, President of London Property Corporation.
The Government of Canada has taken additional measures to help Canadian families. As of August 1, 2009, new federal student financial assistance measures — the Canada Student Grants Program and the Repayment Assistance Plan — are helping students and families access postsecondary education and better manage their student loan debt. To find out more about how the Government of Canada is helping students achieve their educational goals, visit CanLearn.ca.
As Canada’s national housing agency, CMHC draws on more than 60 years of experience to help Canadians access a variety of quality, environmentally sustainable, and affordable homes — homes that will continue to create vibrant and healthy communities and cities across the country.
To find out more contact your local Manager, Business Development, Multi-Unit Mortgage Insurance:
Atlantic:Alec Fabro902-426-4962Quebec:Benoit Allaire514-283-4694Ontario
aula Gasparro416-250-2731Prairies and Territoriesatrick Keogh403-515-2985British Columbia:John Lynch604-737-4161Information on this release:
Charles Sauriol
CMHC Media Relations
613-748-2799
[email protected]
Of course there is no Winnipeg contact listed here, but there should be one with a Google search.
Nik
LONDON, ONTARIO, January 20, 2010 — Ed Holder, Member of Parliament for London West, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), today announced mortgage loan insurance policies to facilitate the financing of student housing in Canada.
“Our government is dedicated to meeting the increased demand for student housing across the country" said Ed Holder, Member of Parliament for London West. “We’re helping developers and borrowers access competitive interest rates for the life of the mortgage, benefit from greater financing choices and lower renewal risk. Our government is supporting students and creating jobs in university and college communities across the country.”
The Government of Canada will help finance loans of up to 85 per cent of the lending value for the construction, purchase or refinancing of housing purposely built for students on or off campus through CMHC’s Mortgage Loan Insurance for multi-unit student housing. This initiative supports the housing needs of Canadian publicly funded educational institutions, including universities and colleges.
The demand for student housing is anticipated to continue to increase for an extended period as a result of changing demographics, forecasted enrolment figures and continued growth in international students.
“Today`s announcement is good news and will help developers in Canada respond to the housing needs of students,” said Ray Stanton, President of London Property Corporation.
The Government of Canada has taken additional measures to help Canadian families. As of August 1, 2009, new federal student financial assistance measures — the Canada Student Grants Program and the Repayment Assistance Plan — are helping students and families access postsecondary education and better manage their student loan debt. To find out more about how the Government of Canada is helping students achieve their educational goals, visit CanLearn.ca.
As Canada’s national housing agency, CMHC draws on more than 60 years of experience to help Canadians access a variety of quality, environmentally sustainable, and affordable homes — homes that will continue to create vibrant and healthy communities and cities across the country.
To find out more contact your local Manager, Business Development, Multi-Unit Mortgage Insurance:
Atlantic:Alec Fabro902-426-4962Quebec:Benoit Allaire514-283-4694Ontario
aula Gasparro416-250-2731Prairies and Territoriesatrick Keogh403-515-2985British Columbia:John Lynch604-737-4161Information on this release:Charles Sauriol
CMHC Media Relations
613-748-2799
[email protected]
Of course there is no Winnipeg contact listed here, but there should be one with a Google search.
Nik
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I`m located in Ontario and also might have missed some but the only ones I`ve ever seen on occasion aren`t related to student housing but affordable housing with requirements for below market rent for X time period.