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Grand Forks

Lending guidelines for Grand Forks, British Columbia

Our Maximum Loan To Value
70.0%
2021 Population
4,112
Land Area
10.37 KmĀ²
2016 > 2021 Growth
2.0%
About

Nestled in the Kootenay Boundary region of British Columbia, Grand Forks is a vibrant community with a population of just over 4,000 people. The town is located in a beautiful natural setting, surrounded by forests and mountains, and is a great place to enjoy the great outdoors. Grand Forks was incorporated in 1895 and had three railways, lumber mills, a smelter, mines, post office, a school and a hospital. Major industries in Grand forks are logging, agriculture, rock wool manufacturing, fabrication and tourism. Over the last decade rand Forks has lost the Pope & Talbot mill which was a big employer of the town. Christina lake, 20 minutes east of Grand Forks, is a popular tourist destination and for residences summer homes. The population can increase from about 1,000 people to 6,000 in the summer! The region experiences similar climate patterns to the Okanagan Valley except colder, snowier winters. The town has fun, family friendly events year round. A ski hill can be found at Phenoix Resort, only 30 mins from town. You can find many cafes, restaurants and a few pubs to gather with friends. Smugglers Spring Resort is an off-grid resort with cute cabins and tons of recreational activities at your doorstep. Enjoy the pace and tranquility that Grand Forks has to offer.

Tekamar Mortgage Fund will lend on first and second mortgages here. Depending on borrower strength and property marketability, all of our mortgage products (refinances, purchase, debt consolidation etc.) are available here. You can see them on our mortgage products page. We will lend up to 70.0% in Grand Forks.