Market pulse
Bank of Canada overnight rate 2.75% — implications for floating-rate corporate debt Canadian mid-market M&A activity up 12% YoY — acquisition financing demand accelerating Private credit funds deploying aggressively — pricing improving vs. Schedule A banks BDC expanding mid-market mandate — subordinated debt available to $15M per transaction Covenant-lite structures increasingly available in Canadian private credit market Bank of Canada overnight rate 2.75% — implications for floating-rate corporate debt Canadian mid-market M&A activity up 12% YoY — acquisition financing demand accelerating Private credit funds deploying aggressively — pricing improving vs. Schedule A banks BDC expanding mid-market mandate — subordinated debt available to $15M per transaction Covenant-lite structures increasingly available in Canadian private credit market
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Corporate Debt Advisory — Canada

Your bank is not your only option

Mandates from $5M to $50M

We arrange debt financing for mid-market Canadian businesses — acquisitions, recapitalizations, growth capital, management buyouts, and working capital. Lender-agnostic. Senior-advisor led. AI-powered intake.

$5M+
Minimum mandate
200+
Lender relationships
24h
Initial response
Capital Advisory Intake
AI Advisor
Why DebtFinancing.ca
We go to market on your behalf — across the full Canadian capital stack
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Fully lender-agnostic

We have no preferred lender relationships that bias our recommendations. We approach every institution that's right for your deal — Big 6 banks, BDC, credit unions, private credit funds, and mezzanine providers.

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Mid-market specialists

Transactions between $5M and $50M fall below the threshold of Bay Street's large corporate teams and above the appetite of most local branch managers. That gap is exactly where we operate.

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AI-enhanced, advisor-executed

Our AI qualifier assesses your deal before a human advisor touches it — so when we do connect, we arrive informed and ready to move. No intake forms. No wasted calls.

"Most Canadian business owners don't know their existing bank is competing against 200 other lenders for their deal. We make that competition work in your favour."
DebtFinancing.ca — Capital Advisory
Financing solutions
Capital for every stage of growth
We arrange debt financing across five mandate types for Canadian businesses seeking $5M to $50M. Deal-agnostic across industries.

Debt Capital for Expansion

Growth financing for companies pursuing new market opportunities, capital expenditure programs, or organic expansion initiatives requiring term debt or revolving credit facilities.

$5M — $50M

Debt Recapitalization

Refinancing existing debt under more favourable terms — improved pricing, extended tenor, reduced covenants. Your bank isn't your only option. Private credit and regional lenders compete aggressively for quality credits.

$5M — $50M

Working Capital

Flexible revolving credit facilities, asset-based lending, and operating lines that support daily operations, seasonal cycles, and growth-driven cash flow requirements.

$5M — $25M

Acquisitions

Customized debt structures for strategic acquisitions — leveraged buyouts, bolt-on transactions, and roll-up strategies. We identify the optimal mix of senior debt, mezzanine, and subordinated capital for your transaction.

$10M — $50M

Management Buyouts

Debt capital solutions for management teams acquiring the business they operate — structuring senior facilities, subordinated debt, and vendor take-back arrangements to maximize equity retention.

$5M — $40M
Not sure which structure fits your situation?

Our AI advisor will assess your need and recommend the right approach — in plain language, in minutes.

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Our highest-converting service
Your existing bank is competing against 200 lenders. Do they know that?

Most Canadian business owners renew their credit facilities with their existing bank because they assume it's the only option — or because the process of finding alternatives feels overwhelming.

A debt recapitalization doesn't mean switching banks. It means going to market properly — letting private credit funds, regional lenders, and BDC compete for your business — and using that competition to improve your terms.

Typical recapitalization outcomes

Your current bank
After recapitalization
Heavy covenant package
Covenant-lite or maintenance only
Annual reviews & renewals
3–5 year committed facilities
Personal guarantees required
Limited or no personal guarantee
Single lender concentration
Diversified capital structure

Outcomes vary by credit quality, deal size, and market conditions. Results shown are illustrative of typical mandates.

How it works
From inquiry to close in four steps
Our AI-enhanced intake compresses the qualification process — so by the time a senior advisor is involved, we already understand your deal.
1

AI intake

Describe your financing need to our AI advisor. It qualifies deal size, structure, and lender fit — and flags any issues — before routing to a human.

2

Advisor review

A senior advisor reviews your AI qualification summary, confirms the proposed structure, and connects with you within 24 hours to align on strategy.

3

Market process

We prepare your information memorandum and run a competitive process — approaching the right subset of our 200+ lender relationships on a confidential basis.

4

Close

We negotiate term sheets, manage due diligence, and guide your transaction through to a funded close — on terms that reflect genuine market competition.

Lender network
The full Canadian capital stack — accessed on your behalf
We are genuinely lender-agnostic. We approach every institution that's the right fit for your deal — and let them compete for your business.
Senior debt

Big 6 Banks

RBC, TD, BMO, Scotiabank, CIBC, and National Bank — for well-structured credits where bank pricing and balance sheet are optimal.

Government

BDC

Business Development Bank of Canada — subordinated debt, patient capital, and growth financing for Canadian-owned businesses across all industries.

Regional

Credit Unions & Regional Lenders

ATB, Desjardins, Meridian, and regional credit unions — often more flexible on structure and pricing than Schedule A banks for mid-market deals.

Alternative

Private Credit Funds

Non-bank direct lenders deploying aggressively into Canadian mid-market — covenant-lite structures, faster execution, and competitive pricing versus traditional banks.

Junior capital

Mezzanine Providers

Subordinated debt, PIK structures, and convertible facilities — used to fill gaps in the capital stack and maximize total leverage without diluting equity.

200+ lender relationships

Built over years of Canadian mid-market deal flow. We know who's actively deploying and at what terms — before you spend time on a process.

Who we work with
Built for mid-market decision makers
Whether you're the founder running the process yourself or a professional advisor representing a client, our intake is built to give you a fast, honest read on deal viability.

Owners & Founders

You built the business. We help you access the capital to grow it, transition it, or optimize its structure — without the process overwhelming your time.

CFOs & VPs Finance

You understand the numbers. We bring market intelligence and lender relationships — so you can present a fully informed recommendation to your board.

CPAs & M&A Advisors

When your client needs debt capital and you need a reliable capital advisory partner to run the financing process, we work alongside your mandate.

PE Sponsors

For platform acquisitions and add-ons requiring Canadian debt capital — we run fast, competitive processes with lenders who understand sponsor-backed credits.

AI Deal Qualifier
Qualify your deal in 60 seconds
Describe your financing need in plain language. Our AI advisor assesses fit, recommends a structure, and routes qualified deals to a senior advisor — no intake form required.
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Mandates from $5M to $50M · Canadian businesses only · No consumer financing