Posted On: October 13th 2026, 09:22 pm
CMHC insured 141,345 multi-unit rental units in the first half of 2026. That's up 2.8% from the same period last year.
But look at Q2 on its own: 69,612 units, down from 82,068 in Q2 2025. That's roughly 15% lower.
If you're looking at a multiplex or apartment building, here's what that tells you: CMHC-insured financing is mainstream and in demand, but the pace isn't a straight line. Plan around your own deal's numbers, not the headline.
Are lenders moving faster or slower on your multi-unit files lately? Comment or DM me, happy to compare notes.
Source: CMHC Q2 2026 results news release, Aug 28, 2026.
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