Economic Action Plan Delivers Housing-Related Infrastructure Loan

Canadian Funding Corporation — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:56:02 -0400

The Township of St. Clair has been approved for a $9 million low-cost loan under CMHC’s Municipal Infrastructure Lending Program (MILP) for the upgrade and expansion of a regional wastewater treatment plant for Corunna and Courtright. This regional facility will accommodate the expected growth of the Township.

New Affordable Seniors Housing in Squamish

Canadian Funding Corporation — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:44:38 -0400

"The Government of Canada is committed to making affordable housing available in British Columbia and across Canada for those who need it most," said MP John Weston, West Vancouver - Sunshine Coast - Sea to Sky Country, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). "Today's launch provides Squamish seniors with quality and affordable rental housing that meets their needs."

New Affordable Housing Celebrated in Ottawa | Canadian Funding Corp

Canadian Funding Corporation — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:52:10 -0400

July, 10 Canadian Funding Corp, CMHC - The Canadian Government, the Ontario Government and Ottawa today celebrated the start of construction of the Beaver Barracks housing project that will create 248 new affordable housing units in Ottawa. The project, developed by Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation (CCOC), is supported by $18.3 million in funding through the Canada – Ontario Affordable Housing Program.

Guide to Daylighting for Buildings

Canadian Funding Corporation — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:53:08 -0400

Daylight is a full-spectrum source of light to which human vision is adapted. Recent studies have shown that proper daylighting of a building can increase productivity, decrease sick time and even increase sales. Daylighting has two general benefits: it can improve the quality of light in a space and reduce the amount of electrical lighting required.

Is Buying a House on Ebay a Good Idea?

Canadian Funding Corporation — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:21:17 -0400

Canadian Funding Corporation is a little amused but also a lot concerned about the forces and the economic environment that has brought about the reality of home-buying on Ebay. We are speaking about $5,000 foreclosed houses and are wondering if they are really such a good deal.

With the current crisis in foreclosures, Canadian Funding Corporation has become aware that some buyers are in a hurry to buy these homes online. Some of them are being purchased for less than $5,000 using Ebay!

Canadian Funding Corporation Provides Innovative Loans

Canadian Funding Corporation — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:00:22 -0400

At Canadian Funding Corporation we pride ourselves on being a team of real estate and mortgage lending experts who have come together to fund deals that many regular lending institutions often overlook. We also love to share - actually we feel it is our duty to share - information with others on housing matters that concern the wider community which is why we, at Canadian Funding Corp. are grateful for the opportunity to post on the Fast Company Blog.

Canadian Funding Corp: Affordable Housing at Pallister Court, Ottawa, Canada

Canadian Funding Corporation — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:55:49 -0400

Affordable housing is important to the ideals of Canadian Funding Corp. This post relates what happened after a vacant lot in Nepean’s Centrepointe neighbourhood was declared as surplus. Ottawa allocated it for affordable housing development and issued a call for proposals.

Canadian Funding Corp: Verdant at Univercity

Canadian Funding Corporation — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:03:06 -0400

Canadian Funding Corporation applauds well thought through green initiatives and this, my friends, is one for books! The main campus of Simon Fraser University (SFU) is nestled in the woodlands of Burnaby Mountain and surrounded by the municipalities of the Greater Vancouver area. This area also boasts Canada’s highest housing costs, which many of the SFU faculty and staff cannot afford. Those with children face the additional challenge of choosing between child-friendly neighbourhoods and manageable commutes.