# Nanaimo, BC

> **Lending here.** Maximum LTV: 70.0%.

## Lending snapshot

Nanaimo is a rock-solid regional hub on Vancouver Island with a growing population and a diversified economy that isn't reliant on a single industry. Because it's a stable, working city with steady housing demand, Tekamar actively lends here up to 70.0% LTV. It's a low-risk, highly predictable market for single-family deals.

## Key facts

- **Region:** Nanaimo
- **Maximum LTV:** 70.0%
- **Population:** 99,863
- **Economic score:** 7/100
- **Desirability score:** 10/100

## About Nanaimo

Island deals outside of Victoria usually run through Nanaimo. With a population of 99,863 and 10.3% growth since 2016, this is the commercial engine for everything north of the Malahat. It is a blue-collar, working port city with two ferry terminals, a major deep-sea port, and an economy built on moving people, goods, and services. It is a highly stable, liquid market where real estate values hold up under pressure.

The local job base does not rely on fickle tourist seasons. Health care and social assistance is the largest sector, employing 16.1% of the workforce, anchored by the regional hospital. Vancouver Island University brings in a steady stream of public funding, faculty, and students, while the retail sector accounts for 14.0% of local employment. This diversified base means the local economy remains active year-round, insulating property values from seasonal downturns.

Demographics support long-term real estate stability. The median age is 45, and the working-age population makes up 61% of the community. People are moving here from the Lower Mainland to escape runaway prices, retirees want the mild coastal climate, and local workers appreciate short commutes, with 45.9% of residents traveling under 15 minutes to work. Single-detached homes make up 51.5% of the housing stock, but the city is actively encouraging higher-density infill, duplexes, and townhomes to support the growing population.

At Tekamar, we rate Nanaimo a 10 out of 10 for community desirability and a 7 out of 10 for economic strength. Our underwriting always focuses on the exit strategy. If a deal goes sideways, we need to know we can liquidate the asset quickly. Nanaimo's consistent demand and deep buyer pool provide that security. That liquidity is why we comfortably lend up to our maximum **70%** LTV in this market.

Whether your client needs a second mortgage, a rapid debt consolidation, or a clean bridge loan while waiting for a mainland property to close, Nanaimo is an ideal lending environment. We avoid speculative markets prone to boom-and-bust cycles. Instead, we target resilient hubs where steady demand protects investor capital. Nanaimo fits that profile perfectly, and we are ready to look at sensible deals across the city.

## Mortgage products available in Nanaimo

| Product | Max LTV | Terms |
|---|---|---|
| [Bare Land and Unique Properties](/mortgage_products/bare-land-or-odd-properties.md) | 65.0% | Standard product terms |
| [Bridge Financing](/mortgage_products/bridge-financing.md) | 70.0% | Standard product terms |
| [Credit Repair and Debt Consolidation](/mortgage_products/credit-repair-and-debt-consolidation.md) | 70.0% | Standard product terms |
| [Equity Lending / Refinance](/mortgage_products/equity-lending.md) | 70.0% | Standard product terms |
| [Purchases](/mortgage_products/purchases.md) | 70.0% | Standard product terms |
| [Variable Income](/mortgage_products/variable-income.md) | 70.0% | Standard product terms |

## Frequently asked questions

### What's the max LTV and why is it set there?

We lend up to 70.0% LTV because Nanaimo is a mature, low-risk market with consistent population growth and highly predictable property values.

### What's the local economy like, and how does that affect getting a deal done?

It's a diversified economy driven by stable healthcare and retail sectors, meaning borrowers aren't tied to resource-town boom-and-bust cycles. Just keep an eye on the 8.4% unemployment rate when verifying income.

### What would sink a deal here?

We look for simple, straightforward collateral, so highly speculative projects or unique builds that stray from Nanaimo's dominant single-detached housing stock are going to be a tough sell.


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