WE HAVE EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN SOURCING COMMERCIAL FINANCE FOR PROPERTY & ASSET TRANSACTIONS IN THE UK
Commercial mortgages are loans that are secured by a commercial property or multiple commercial properties. They are specifically designed for businesses or property investors who require finance to purchase or refinance property. Unlike residential mortgages, commercial mortgages have different underwriting criteria, longer loan terms, and usually require higher down payments.
Commercial mortgages come in several forms, including fixed-rate mortgages, adjustable-rate mortgages, balloon mortgages, and interest-only mortgages. The interest rates on commercial mortgages are typically higher than residential mortgages since commercial properties usually pose a higher risk due to market volatility and uncertain cash flows.
Commercial mortgages are typically used to finance the purchase or refinance of commercial properties such as retail stores, restaurants, offices, or warehouses. Compared to other types of financing, commercial mortgages offer relatively low-interest rates, longer loan terms, and flexible payment options.
As a specialist commercial finance broker, we provide high-quality commercial finance solutions for our clients.
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Most types of commercial properties such as offices, warehouses, retail buildings, and multifamily units can be financed, as long as they generate reliable income.
LTV ratio directly impacts how much finance a client can secure. Higher LTV ratios indicate higher risk for lenders, which usually translates to higher interest rates.
The interest rate for commercial property loans is calculated based on several factors, including the borrower’s creditworthiness, the property’s location and condition, loan term, and the size of down payment.
Some lenders may require down payments as low as 10%, while others may require up to 40%. The down payment amount required depends on the type of property and the borrower's creditworthiness
A commercial property finance broker can help borrowers navigate the complex process of securing finance, negotiate more favourable loan terms, access a wider range of lenders and provide expertise on the market.
The loan term for commercial property loans can range from one year (short-term) to 30 years (long-term). However, most commercial property loans range between 5-15 years.
Fees include origination fees, appraisal fees, credit report fees, and legal fees, and other costs that vary depends on the type of loan, terms, and location.
Yes, first-time buyers can get commercial property loans, but some conditions might apply, such as higher interest rates, bigger down payments or lower LTV ratios.
Generally, lenders require proof of income, business or personal tax returns, a detailed financial statement, and property details such as title deeds, leasehold agreements, and appraisal reports.
Depending on the lender, securing commercial property financing can take anywhere from 2-4 weeks to several months.
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Commission disclosure: We are a credit broker and not a lender. We have access to an extensive range of lenders. Once we have assessed your needs, we will recommend a lender(s) that provides suitable products to meet your personal circumstances and requirements, though you are not obliged to take our advice or recommendation. Whichever lender we introduce you to, we will typically receive commission from them after completion of the transaction. The amount of commission we receive will normally be a fixed percentage of the amount you borrow from the lender. Commission paid to us may vary in amount depending on the lender and product. The lenders we work with pay commission at different rates. However, the amount of commission that we receive from a lender does not have an effect on the amount that you pay to that lender under your credit agreement