MCAP Blog

Michael Roulston has been part of the MCAP team for three decades. Starting out in Toronto before making the move to Calgary, he has spent much of his time on new loan origination, especially on real estate development loans with most of his experience being heavily transaction-oriented.

Over the past 23 years with MCAP, Blake Kadatz’s career has grown tremendously. From his start in the MCAP call centre right out of college to his current role as Sr. Manager Risk Reporting and Technical Controls on MCAP’s Business Optimization team, his journey reflects the growth potential possible when you truly make your career your own.

Spring is in the air – a time when Canadians look forward to warmer weather, more daylight, and the welcome disappearance of snow and ice. But the change in seasons isn’t just something that happens in nature. It’s a cue for homeowners to refresh and maintain their homes. After months of harsh winter conditions, a little attention now can get your home ready for the season ahead. The checklist below covers some important spring home maintenance tips to help you tackle essential tasks and keep everything running smoothly.

For those in construction development, whether a small-scale build or a large-scale project, it is important to understand the significance of construction liens and the role of holdbacks. Ensuring everyone involved in a project is paid promptly is an integral part of a successful project which is why it’s important to know how these two aspects come into play.

As the lending landscape in Canada continues to evolve, it’s important for borrowers to stay informed of any changes in the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) application requirements to avoid delays or issues with their applications. Last fall, the CMHC announced changes to their multi-unit applications that will impact those applying for funding. One of those changes relates to the submission of operating cost invoices. Let’s take a look at what this change means and how it will affect multi-unit applications going forward.