Useful links to appraisers and lenders, all relating to Mobile Home Parks.

APPRAISERS

PENNY & KEENLEYSIDE
They have been actively appraising Manufactured Home Parks throughout the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island and the Interior for many years. They are very knowledgeable and up to date on values.
202-319 Governors Court, New Westminster, BC V3L 5S5
Telephone: (604) 525-3441 Fax: (604) 525-9313
website: www.pkappraisals.com
e-mail: values@pkappraisals.com

ARC APPRAISALS
Al Gregson, AACI, R.I.(BC). Al has been actively appraising Manufactured Home Parks throughout the province for 20 years. He has done appraisals on some of my sales. In addition, Al for many years has owned a Mobile Home Park.
Contact Al at 2B 33820 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2C5
Telephone: (604) 853-4887 or 856-5500 Fax: (604) 853-1118
e-mail: arcappraisals@telus.net

Jorgensen & Nelson Appraisals. LTD.
Ivan Jorgensen is an AACI, RI(BC), P. App and does appraisals for the north of BC. He is very knowledgeable and has an extensive list of comparables to call upon. I have found Ivan to be quick, accurate and reasonable in cost.
1898 - 3rd Avenue, Prince George, BC V2M 1G4
Telephone: (250) 564-2840 Fax: (250) 564-1420

LENDERS

Business Development Bank
15 branches all over BC. A federal crown corporation they are known as "Canadas small business bank" No transaction too small or too large for them to look at. They are very knowledgable on parks and have financed more of them than any other lender over the years. Contact the branch nearest to you.

GE CAPITAL
GE has branches world wide a portfolio base of over $1 billion. They have extensive backgrounds Currently their minimum transaction is CDN $5 million. The deal can be for more than one park as long as the total adds up to $5 M. 
Telephone: (416) 842-1700

Penmore Investment Services Ltd.
Dave Johnson, Manager. Dave has financed many BC Parks and is very knowledgable. Penmore is a principal as well as a broker. Some fees apply. No real minimum but Dave suggests a $1 million mortgage is a good place to start.
Contact Dave at 1920 1066 W Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 3X2
Telephone: (604) 687-9864 Fax: (604) 687-0440

MONTROSE MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Alan Walrond, Manager. Alan has financed many BC Parks and is very knowledgable. They are a principal for institutional clients as well as a Broker. Some fees apply. No real minimum but Alan suggests a $500,000  minimum mortgage is a good place to start.
Contact Alan at 1010-1090 W Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 3V7
Telephone: (604) 669-7996 Fax: (604) 684-6137
e-mail: awalrond@montrosemortrgage.com
website: www.montrosemortgage.com

BANCORP FINANCIAL INC.
Marianne Dobslaw, Vice-President. Marianne was formally a Director with GE Capital. Bancorp is a private lender providing first and second mortgages with transaction size ranging from $500,000 to $6,000,000
488-1090 W Georgia Street, Vancouver BC, V6E 3V7
Telephone: (604) 609-7121 Fax: (604) 609-7107
e-mail: marianne@bancorpfinancial.com  
website: www.bancorpfinancial.com

OTHER LINKS

Mobile Home Info
A Mobile Home Dealer and consultant in Alberta

Remax –  Aldercenter Realty
Where Glen Beauchamp works

Manufactured Home Park Owners Alliance of BC
Information on the association

Rent Manager
Computer accounting program for Manufactured home communities

MobileHome.Net
Internet assisted home sales, advertising, industry directories, communities, dealerships, & service providers

Americans buying in Canada
An informative page on buying in Canada, if you are an American

Manufactures Housing Global Network
Most visited Mobile Home web site in the world

Mobile Home Park Store
Over 400 mobile home parks for sale, a directory of USA parks, and a listing of lenders, brokers, finance companies, insurance companies