Akali Capital Corporation

29/09/2026

A multiplex can look strong on paper and still run into a cash-flow problem halfway through construction.

For 4-, 5- and 6-plex projects, the financing needs to account for more than the final property value. The initial advance, borrower equity, draw schedule, cost to complete and exit strategy all matter.

I put together a practical guide to how multiplex construction financing works in BC, including the questions lenders typically ask.

Read it here: https://www.akalicapital.com/insights/multiplex-construction-financing-bc

If you’re planning a project in Burnaby or elsewhere in BC, I’m happy to review the financing structure with you.
— Gary Akal

Learn how multiplex construction financing works in BC for 4-, 5- and 6-plex developments, including loan-to-cost, draws, equity requirements and lender options.

29/09/2026

WE NEED CHANGE. 🚨

B.C. businesses are under pressure, while the province faces a projected $13.8-billion deficit.

The government proposed expanding PST to professional services developers rely on, then paused the plan. Now, David Eby says that if re-elected, he would tax finished condos left empty for more than a year and increase speculation and vacancy taxes.

But how will adding more taxes and uncertainty help create more affordable housing?

I talk to business owners every day. Many are struggling to put food on the table, putting projects on hold, or considering leaving B.C. or the country all together. Smart, experienced and hardworking Business Owners are fed up with all the red tape, taxes and rising costs and are leaving in record numbers never before seen. Not only is BC losing talent but also investment dollars as it’s starting to flow to Alberta and the United States.

We need policies that support entrepreneurs, encourage investment, and make it easier to build.

More certainty. More opportunity. More homes. It’s time for a new direction.

Every vote counts. Get out and vote—make your voice heard. As the old saying goes: If nothing changes, nothing changes.

I especially encourage the young voting population which typically feels as if their vote doesn’t really matter. But if you don’t vote now and help with change, you are the ones who need a better platform for when you are out in the workforce and start experiencing the same things that current business owners and British Columbia are experiencing.

What do you think?

27/09/2026

Three renewals with the same credit union.

Then, after two years without lot sales and with the interest reserve exhausted, the lender could no longer renew.

We took the subdivision to our alternative lending relationships and structured an 18-month term, with $1,000,000 in additional funds to help carry interest payments.

The overall rate was 2.50% higher, giving the owners time to re-market the lots and pursue sales in the current market.

We’re seeing renewal challenges where lenders give limited weight to the work completed on a property and the value it may have added.

Our long-standing lending relationships help us present that work and explore ways to reposition a deal.

Facing a loan maturity with no renewal offer? Contact Akali Capital. We’ll review the property, work completed, remaining carrying costs, and realistic exit plan to see what options are available.

Financing terms depend on the property, valuation, borrower, and lender approval.

25/09/2026

A construction project has enough moving parts. Your financing should make the process easier.

At Akali Capital, our flexible draw system can accommodate an extra draw or two when needed, helping support your working capital as the project moves forward.

We also have trusted relationships with the consultants involved—from designers and architects to appraisers. We coordinate the process so you can stay focused on running your business. In most cases, you won’t need to leave your office or manage those conversations yourself; your main in-person step is signing the documents with your lawyer at closing.

Let’s talk about your next build.

24/09/2026

DON’T LET THE HOLIDAY SLOWDOWN DELAY YOUR NEXT PROJECT. Plan ahead.

Whether you’re planning a new purchase, refinancing an existing property or preparing for an upcoming renewal, it pays to get your financing request started early.

As year-end approaches, lenders, appraisers, lawyers and municipal staff may take vacation time—and approvals can begin to move more slowly.

Builders should be especially proactive. If you want to break ground next spring, municipal applications and final permits can sometimes take six to eight months, depending on the project and municipality. Your financing also needs time for underwriting, valuation, lender approval and legal closing.

The earlier you start, the more time you have to address unexpected conditions, compare financing options and avoid making rushed decisions.

Planning a purchase, refinance, renewal or construction project? Let’s review it before the holiday slowdown begins.

📧 [email protected]
📞 604.657.6060
🌐 www.akalicapital.com

18/09/2026

HAVE MONEY TO INVEST—BUT NOT SURE WHERE TO PUT IT?

Commercial real estate can be a powerful long-term option.

Once your initial capital is invested in a property, you don’t see or touch it every day. It’s no longer sitting in your bank account looking like available spending money, so you’re less likely to think about it or allow it to disappear into lifestyle expenses.

Instead, that capital remains working quietly inside an income-producing asset.

Why many investors like commercial real estate:

✅ Longer leases can provide more predictable income.

✅ Leases often include scheduled rent increases, which may help rental income keep pace with inflation.

✅ Depending on the lease structure, tenants may contribute toward property taxes, insurance and operating costs.

✅ Improving the tenant mix, lease terms and net operating income can increase the property’s value.

✅ As the mortgage is paid down and the property potentially appreciates, you may build substantial equity. Subject to the property’s value, cash flow and lender approval, you may later be able to refinance and access some of that equity—without necessarily selling the property.

That capital could help fund your lifestyle, purchase another investment, expand a business or create additional financial flexibility.

Residential real estate can still be an excellent investment. However, in B.C., residential tenancies operate under regulated rent-increase rules and other protections. Commercial leases are shaped more heavily by the agreement negotiated between the owner and tenant, providing greater flexibility.

The real opportunity isn’t simply owning a building. It’s buying the right property, with the right tenant, the right lease structure and the right financing.

Considering a commercial real estate investment? I’d be happy to review the financing and provide a second opinion—without obligation.

📩 [email protected]
📞 604-657-6060
🌐 www.akalicapital.com

17/09/2026

🚨 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES DON’T WAIT FOR THE BANK.

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We provide full service Commercial/Business lending expertise with 20+ years of experience unlike most Business Loan companies.

We look past the initial transaction & build long-term relationships, helping our clients grow their business! We have a licensed mortgage professional on our team as well if you need any help with your regular banking and mortgage financing needs - no need to go anywhere else ✅

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Eligibility is not an approval. Additional requirements apply. Subject to lender underwriting, documentation and terms. Funding timelines vary.

27/08/2026

🇺🇸 BUSINESS FUNDING IS NOW AVAILABLE ACROSS MOST U.S. STATES! 🇺🇸

Westline Funding offers flexible, revenue-based funding for businesses that may not qualify through traditional lenders.

We are not strictly credit-driven and can consider merchants with lower credit scores.

💰 Funding from $20,000 to $500,000

📊 Minimum monthly sales: $30,000

⚡ Soft offers available in 1–2 hours

🚀 Funding released in as little as 1–2 business days

📅 Funding terms from 63–168 business days

✅ Preferred pricing available for qualified merchants

🔄 Merchants may qualify for renewal once their balance reaches 50%

We love reviewing unique and out-of-the-box opportunities!

Have a deal that other funders won’t consider?

Send it to Westline Funding for review.

Available in most U.S. states. All funding is subject to underwriting, eligibility, documentation and final approval.

27/08/2026

BC MARKET UPDATE 🇨🇦 | AKALI CAPITAL CORPORATION

There are some encouraging signs developing across B.C. and the Canadian lending market as we head toward September.

🏦 Canadian banks remain strong. RBC, TD and CIBC all reported better-than-expected results, with continued growth in lending. From our perspective, well-structured borrowers and quality projects are still attracting lender interest.

📉 Some positive movement for mortgage rates. Canada’s 5-year bond yield has moved down to approximately 3.26%, which is encouraging for fixed mortgage pricing. We’ll be watching closely to see whether that trend continues.

🏗️ Major investment continues in B.C. A new $2.7-billion private-capital investment will help fund major natural-gas pipeline expansions, creating potential opportunities for contractors, equipment suppliers and businesses throughout the province.

🚢 B.C. continues to be Canada’s gateway to the world. Our west-coast ports now handle approximately $409 billion in annual trade, reinforcing the importance of B.C. businesses, infrastructure and industrial real estate to the Canadian economy.

🏙️ Major developments continue moving forward. Projects such as Oakridge Park reaching new milestones are another reminder that despite the challenges of the last few years, significant investment continues across Metro Vancouver.

Our takeaway?

There are still challenges in the market, but there are also plenty of reasons to be optimistic.

Capital is available. Banks are lending. Major projects are moving forward. And B.C. continues to attract significant investment.

At Akali Capital Corporation, we believe good opportunities still get financed — the key is understanding the project, structuring the request properly and knowing where to take it.

20+ years of commercial financing experience.

Relationships before transactions.

27/08/2026

THE LAND CAN BE RIGHT.
THE PLAN CAN BE RIGHT.
AND THE PROJECT CAN STILL GO WRONG.

This major Port Moody development is an important reminder for every real estate investor and developer.

You can have prime land, experienced partners, approvals, substantial financial backing and even sales in place—and still run into serious trouble.

We are navigating conditions many people in this industry have not experienced in 30 years. Construction costs, interest rates, lender requirements, approval delays and property values can all change dramatically before a project is completed.

If this can happen to a large, carefully planned development with sophisticated backing, it can absolutely happen with a duplex, fourplex, sixplex or any smaller project.

Before moving forward, stress-test everything:

• What if construction costs increase?
• What if completion takes another year?
• What if your lender stops advancing?
• What if values or selling prices decline?
• Do you have enough liquidity and contingency funds?
• What is your backup exit strategy?

I am not sharing this to criticize anyone involved. Large developments are extremely complicated, and the public rarely knows the complete story.

I am sharing it because a good project is not automatically a safe project. Myself included - because the market has been so good for so long, many of us had a sense of confidence investing in real estate development projects thinking they will almost always pay off as long as they were well planned and executed properly.

Do not build your numbers around everything going perfectly. Build them around what happens when it doesn’t.

Optimism may start a project—but liquidity, contingency planning and disciplined ex*****on are what give you the best chance of finishing it.

🎥 Video footage courtesy of Global News.