Peter Cook
Canadian Apartment Magazine
What Apartment Owners Look For in a Lender
First National's Robert Fleet and Peter Cook have some advice for apartment owners that are looking for a lender for their property.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Reviewing last year’s multi-residential market
Last year was good for landlords in the multi-residential market due low Canadian interest rates. And 2014 may bring more of the same.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
What to consider when financing a mortgage
What factors should borrowers consider when looking for mortgage financing? Peter Cook, assistant VP of commercial lending at First National Financial, offers his advice.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
CMBS making a comeback
It appears the commercial mortgage-back securities market in Canada may be finally coming back to life.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
MIC a viable financing option
When should an apartment owner contemplate borrowing from a mortgage investment corporation? First National Financial's apartment finance specialists, Peter Cook and Robert Fleet, provide their expert opinion.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Financing green initiatives
Recently, CMHC expanded its energy efficiency program features, increasing the maximum amount of its premium rebate from 10 to 15 per cent. The new program also allows for greater flexibility in underwriting, providing higher ...