What is a Commercial Mortgage?
A commercial mortgage is a loan secured on a non-residential property. Typically, a commercial mortgage is used to purchase, refinance, refurbish or develop a property used for business purposes.
Commercial mortgage terms offered by lenders range from 3 to 30 years.
Types of Commercial Mortgage
The type of mortgage you require will heavily depend on your circumstances.
Owner-Occupier Commercial Mortgages
These are often used by business owners for remortgaging or purchasing commercial owner-occupied premises, for example, boarding kennels. Commercial mortgage lenders generally provide up to 75% Loan to Value for an owner-occupier mortgage.
Commercial Investment Mortgages
These are often used by those looking to invest in commercial property, such as a house in multiple occupations (HMO). Lenders usually provide up to 65% Loan to Value for a commercial investment mortgage.
Requirements for a Commercial Mortgage
Typically, borrowers will have to meet certain criteria before securing a commercial mortgage.
Credit history/Business accounts/ Profit and loss accounts
To access commercial finance, borrowers will have to provide certain documentation such as their credit history, business accounts or profit and loss accounts to the lender. This enables the lender to make an informed decision and assess the likelihood that the commercial mortgage will be repaid.
Security
Commercial lenders will use a non-residential property as security for the commercial mortgage. This is to ensure that the lender has a course of action in the event that the borrower cannot afford the commercial mortgage repayments.
Deposit
Unlike residential mortgages, which generally require a deposit of 10%, to secure commercial finance the borrower will typically need a deposit of up to 30%.
How to Get a Commercial Mortgage for Boarding Kennels
If you need a commercial mortgage, unless you have an in-depth knowledge of the financial services industry, it is advisable to contact a professional broker.
As a specialist property finance broker, Clifton Private Finance can provide a clear picture of the mortgages available to you. We will assess your specific set of circumstances and arrange a mortgage solution tailored to your needs.