Episode Summary
Interest rates are up and real estate values have shifted. So where are the opportunities now, and how does real estate debt fit into your portfolio?
Host Rob Olsen sits down with Mark Tiu, Director of Mortgage Investments at Nicola Wealth, and Sam Brown, President and Head of Commercial at CMLS Financial, one of Canada’s largest commercial mortgage lenders, to share their front-line perspective on today’s real estate market.
You’ll hear:
• How higher rates are changing borrower behavior
• Where lenders are finding opportunities and where they’re cautious
• How commercial mortgages can provide steady income and stability
• How technology and AI are shaping lending decisions
• Why experience, discipline, and diversification matter more than ever
In today’s higher-rate, more complex market environment, this episode offers practical insight from professionals working closely with Canada’s commercial mortgage industry.
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Disclaimer
This material contains the current opinions of the author, and such opinions are subject to change without notice. This material is distributed for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide legal, accounting, tax or specific investment advice. Forecasts, estimates, and certain information contained herein are based upon proprietary research and should not be considered as investment advice or a recommendation of any particular security, strategy, or investment product. Nicola Wealth Management Ltd. (Nicola Wealth) is registered as a Portfolio Manager, Exempt Market Dealer and Investment Fund Manager with the required securities commissions. All investments contain risk and may gain or lose value. Please speak to your Nicola Wealth advisor for advice based on your unique circumstances.


