Commercial real estate in Barrie

Mortgages and bridge loans for business property. NorthMerit matches Barrie businesses with one financing partner suited to their request.

Key points

  • Commercial real estate financing helps you buy, build or refinance a building your business uses or rents out.
  • Lenders usually finance around 65% to 75% of the property’s value.
  • The property’s income, or your business’s cash flow, has to comfortably cover the payments.
  • Because it’s secured by property, licensing rules may apply to who can arrange it.

Commercial real estate for Barrie businesses

Commercial real estate financing covers buying, refinancing or bridging property your business owns or occupies. Lenders look closely at the property, its value and existing charges on title.

In Barrie, it’s common among businesses in manufacturing, health care and construction. A partner who works locally understands the timing and the risks in those sectors.

What Barrie businesses use it for

  • Buying a facility
  • Refinancing at maturity
  • Bridge financing

How NorthMerit can help

Apply once and we’ll connect you with one financing partner who works with businesses like yours. It’s free, and there’s no obligation.

Where to get commercial real estate in Barrie

OptionHow muchWhat you needGood for
Commercial mortgageOften 65% to 75% of the property’s valueA down payment, appraisal and environmental reviewBuying or refinancing the building you work from
Canada Small Business Financing ProgramUp to $1.15M: $1M in term loans (up to $500K for equipment and leaseholds) plus a $150K line of creditRevenue of $10M or less; arranged through your bank or credit union; 2% registration feeStart-ups and businesses short on collateral

Free advice: the Small Business Centre of Barrie, Simcoe County and Orillia offers advisory services, mentoring, workshops, Starter Company Plus and Summer Company. Visit

Invest Barrie’s key sectors are advanced manufacturing (including defence and mining supply), health and life sciences, tourism, and arts and culture.

What a lender will ask

  • The property, its value and location
  • Existing mortgages on title
  • How the business uses the property

Verified before it’s shared

Your business is confirmed against the Ontario Business Registry or Corporations Canada, along with your authority to borrow and your contact details. The partner starts with verified facts.

Learn more about commercial real estate

Our full guide explains how commercial real estate works, what it costs, a worked example and what lenders look at.

Common questions

Who arranges commercial mortgages?
Requests involving property are matched only with partners authorized to arrange property-secured financing in Ontario.
How long does it take?
Property financing usually takes longer than other types because of appraisals and legal work.

The right financing, from the right partner.

Apply once. One financing partner who knows businesses like yours. Free, with no obligation.