To pay for affordable housing, some non-profits bypass banks and get loans from their neighbours

Non-profit organizations in Canada are increasingly turning to "community bonds" to raise capital and create affordable housing at a time when people across the country are being squeezed by high rents and a tight market.

To pay for affordable housing, some non-profits bypass banks and get loans from their neighbours
A welcome sign is pictured for Haliburton Village.

Non-profit organizations in Canada are increasingly turning to "community bonds" to raise capital and create affordable housing at a time when people across the country are being squeezed by high rents and a tight market.