Banking solutions for healthcare professionals

Learn more about our financing products with advantageous conditions

Photo of a doctor representing National Bank’s solutions for healthcare professionals
Photo of a doctor representing National Bank’s solutions for healthcare professionals

We have special offers for:

•  Physicians

•  Dentists

•  Veterinarians

•  Pharmacists

•  Podiatrists

•  Chiropractors

•  Optometrists

•  Opticians

•  Audiologists

•  Dental hygienists

•  Denturologist

•  Medical technologists

•  Medical imaging, radiation oncology and medical electrophysiology technologists

•  Midwives

•  Occupational therapists

•  Osteopaths

•  Pharmacologists

•  Physiotherapists

•  Psychologists

•  Respiratory therapists

•  Speech therapists


Banking solutions for every step 

Finance your installments

Whatever your goal, come to us for a financing offer designed for healthcare professionals. 

  • Purchase of medical or office equipment 
  • Financing of goodwill 
  • Financing of real estate 
  • Financing of leasehold improvements 

Access to tailor-made financing solutions

Our financing conditions are tailored to the reality of your sector.1

  • Financing up to 100% of the cost of your project
  • Capital repayment holiday of up to one year
  • Competitive pricing and amortization periods

Facilitate your day‑to‑day management

In addition to financing tools designed for your profession, you can access attractively priced banking solutions that will make it easier for you to manage your clinic.


We offer more than just banking services

Simplify your human resources

Our partners offer HR solutions to simplify how you manage your employees.
 

  • Payroll services
  • Pension plans
  • Group insurance 

Finance a partnership

Are you planning to start a clinic with several partners, or set up a group of labs? Our experts in the Health Group can advise you and help you plan and finance your project.

Prepare your transfer

Your Account Manager will work with a Business Transfer Manager and a Financial Planner to help you make the right choices for your future.

Did you know?

Healthcare professionals can also take advantage of our special offer for their personal finances.


Are you a physician, dentist or veterinarian?

Finance your activities

Whether you want to start or develop your practice, or incorporate yourself as a professional, benefit from financing solutions2 adapted to your needs such as: 

  • Line of credit and term loan at a prime rate3
  • Advantageous amortization 
  • Financing that can cover up to 100% of the costs of starting, acquiring or expanding your practice 

Manage your cash flow

Easily manage your professional banking activities with an advantageous account: 

  • $0 interest 
  • Free electronic transactions 
  • Free transactions for management and trust accounts 
  • Free monthly membership for online banking for business (single or multi-entity)4

Get the Mastercard Platinum Business credit card

Enjoy additional benefits on the Mastercard Platinum Business® credit card5

  • $50 discount on annual fees 
  • Additional card at a rate of $50/year 
  • Interest rate on purchases: 20.99%. 
  • Interest rate on balance transfers and cash advances: 22.99% 

Additional services at added values 

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  • Offer

Incorporate your medical practice with Lexstart6,7

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Join our financial program tailored to doctors, dentists, and veterinarians8


Are you a pharmacist?

Finance your activities

Discover our financing solutions tailored to your needs:

  • Working capital
  • Acquisition
  • Start-up
  • Equipment and lease improvements
  • Repurchase of shares and/or assets
  • Equity withdrawal
  • Relocation
  • Purchase of a building

Manage your cash flow

Optimize the management of your cash flow with our tools and offers adapted to your situation:

  • Negotiated bank pricing
  • Business investment account with interest
  • Personalized payroll service
  • Designated financial planner
  • Exclusive offers with several partners

Take advantage of our network

Carry out your projects in complete confidence with our experts from the Pharmacy Group, renowned on the Quebec market:

  • Preferred agreements in effect with several banners and franchisors
  • Sharing a network of recognized contacts 

Helpful services 

Payment solutions

Looking for a payment terminal that lets you manage the deposits for professionals working at your clinic? Transform your business's digital experience with an integrated payment solution by Clover.

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Looking for advice on managing your wealth? Learn about our subsidiary Private Banking 1859, our wealth management experts.


The little details that matter 

1. Financing solutions are subject to credit approval by National Bank of Canada.
 

2. Financing subject to credit approval by National Bank. Certain conditions apply.
 

3. “Prime rate” means the annual variable interest rate published by the Bank from time to time and used by the Bank to determine the interest rates on demand loans granted by the Bank in Canadian dollars in Canada. Valid for a 1-year term. Ask your Account Manager for the applicable rate for terms over 1 year or consult the base rate page to find out which rate applies on the day’s date.
 

4. The monthly subscription to our online banking for business is offered free of charge when enrolling in this package. Certain conditions apply.
 

5. Annual fees: These fees will appear at the latest on the 2nd statement following the issuance of the card, and once a year after, whether the card is activated or not. Minimum payment: Your minimum payment will correspond to 2.5% of your account balance plus any amount already due or $10, whichever amount is higher. If your account balance is lower than $10, you must pay the entire balance. If you exceed your credit limit, the amount of the minimum payment will be the highest of the following amounts: (a) 2.5% of the account balance or (b) the amount of the overlimit. Grace period: No interest will be charged on purchases made during the month if the balance is paid in full within twenty-one (21) days of the date of the statement. This grace period does not apply to cash advances or balance transfers. Examples of credit charges calculated for a period of thirty (30) days:

  AVERAGE BALANCE
Annual interest rate $500 $3,000
20.99% (regular rate for purchases) $8.63
$51.76
22.99% (regular rate for cash advances and balance transfers) $9.45
$56.69

6. Neither National Bank nor Lex Start, nor their representatives, assume any liability for the exactness or reliability of the content. However, any lawyer who renders a service via this platform is liable for that service.
 

7. See the offer details and conditions.
 

8. Subject to credit approval by National Bank. Certain conditions apply. The benefits awarded may not be transferred, cumulated or combined with other financial packages, promotional offers or advantages from National Bank. This offer may be withdrawn or modified, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice.
 

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