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Securing competitive commercial financing for Canadian business owners & commercial real estate investors

Core Financing Services

Structured capital solutions across the full commercial spectrum.

From owner-occupied real estate to complex acquisitions, we design the optimal financing package and place it with a lender aligned to your vision.

Commercial Mortgages

Purchase, refinance and equity take-outs across owner-occupied and investment properties.

Working Capital

Term loans and revolving lines of credit tailored to the operating rhythm of your business.

CMHC Financing

Insured multifamily purchase and refinance with amortizations of up to 50 years.

Construction & Land

Land banking, servicing and vertical construction financing for developers of all sizes.

Equipment Financing

Equipment loans and leasehold improvement facilities structured against your assets.

Business Acquisition

Acquisition, management buy-in and buy-out capital for owner-operators and sponsors.

Asset Classes

Financing every corner of the commercial market.

Multifamily

Multifamily

Purpose-built rental, condominium, mixed-use.

Industrial

Industrial

Distribution, warehouse, cold storage, flex.

Office

Office

Owner-occupied and investment-grade office.

Retail

Retail

Anchored retail, unanchored strip, single-tenant.

About the Practice

Alex Leung & Ben Mui — Commercial Financing.

We serve Canadian business owners, developers and investors with securing commercial financing. Together, we have built strong, established relationships with over 300 lenders and source competitive financing in a streamlined fashion.

Our practice operates under Ashdown Capital, a national commercial debt advisory brokerage. We combine institutional-grade underwriting with a boutique client experience — from first conversation through to funding and beyond.

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Why Work With Us

Independent advisory. Institutional discipline.

We serve as an extension of your team — underwriting your file the way lenders will, then bringing it to the right subset of our relationships. Clients work directly with us from first conversation to funding.

Access to 300+ Canadian lending relationships across banks, credit unions, CMHC-approved lenders, life cos and private capital.
Financing strategies tailored to your asset, sponsor profile and business plan — not a one-size product.
Fast, direct response times from principals — not passed down to junior staff.
Deep commercial lending expertise across every major asset class.
Canadian market focus with national reach.
Recent Closings

Selected transactions across our practice.

A representative sample of recent mandates. Every deal is unique — the structuring and lender selection is where value is created.

CMHC MLI Select Refinance

Purpose-Built Rental — Metro Vancouver

Challenge
Owner sought to unlock trapped equity and lock long-term rates on a recently stabilized rental asset.
Solution
Structured a CMHC MLI Select refinance leveraging affordability commitments to maximize LTV and amortization.
Outcome
50-year amortization with a materially lower coupon and significant equity take-out.
Closed by Ashdown Capital
Term Debt — Investment Portfolio

Industrial Portfolio — Fraser Valley

Challenge
Investor required consolidated first-mortgage financing across three industrial assets under one lender.
Solution
Negotiated a portfolio facility with cross-collateralization and covenant flexibility for future acquisitions.
Outcome
Single facility across three properties with additional accordion capacity for growth.
Closed by Ashdown Capital
Acquisition & Working Capital

Business Acquisition — B.C. Services Firm

Challenge
Management team pursuing a partial buy-out needed acquisition debt plus ongoing working capital.
Solution
Blended senior term debt with an operating line, aligned to the seller earn-out and cash-flow profile.
Outcome
Transaction closed on schedule with headroom for post-close growth investment.
Closed by Ashdown Capital
Trusted Lending Network

Access to 300+ Canadian lenders under one relationship.

Banks, credit unions, CMHC-approved lenders, life insurance companies, trust companies and private capital.

Schedule I Bank
Schedule II Bank
Credit Union
CMHC-Approved Lender
Life Insurance Co.
Trust Company
MIC
Private Capital
Alternative Lender
Institutional Debt Fund
Schedule I Bank
Schedule II Bank
Credit Union
CMHC-Approved Lender
Life Insurance Co.
Trust Company
MIC
Private Capital
Alternative Lender
Institutional Debt Fund
Meet the Team

Principals who lead every engagement.

Alex Leung
Commercial Capital Advisor

Alex Leung

Alex advises Canadian business owners and real estate investors on complex commercial debt strategies, with a focus on structuring capital stacks that stand up to institutional scrutiny.

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Ben Mui
Commercial Capital Advisor

Ben Mui

Ben partners with owner-operators and sponsors on acquisition, construction and income-property financing across a broad network of banks, credit unions and private lenders.

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Client Voice

What clients say about working with us.

"Alex and Ben ran a disciplined, thorough process that brought us competitive terms from institutional lenders we never would have reached on our own."

Client testimonial

"They underwrote our file more carefully than the lender itself. The commitment came back exactly as they promised, with no surprises and full transparency."

Client testimonial

"Clear, direct communication throughout the entire process. We always knew exactly where our deal stood at every single step, which gave us real confidence."

Client testimonial
Financing Process

A clear path from first conversation to funding.

01

Initial Consultation

A focused conversation to understand your objectives, timeline and constraints.

02

Deal Review

Underwriting your file the way lenders will — clean, complete and defensible.

03

Financing Strategy

A structured recommendation on capital stack, terms and target lenders.

04

Lender Selection

Confidential outreach to the right subset of our 300+ lending relationships.

05

Funding

We manage commitments, conditions and closing so you can stay focused on your business.

Request Financing

Let's discuss your next financing.

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Direct778-869-8807Emailalex@ashdowncapital.ca
Office4160 Garry Street, Richmond, BC V7E 2V1
BrokerageAshdown Capital

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Let's talk about your next financing opportunity.

Whether you're evaluating a purchase, refinancing an income property or planning an acquisition — a short conversation is the fastest way to know your options.