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Commercial Mortgages

An overview of the commercial mortgage

» Also see Type of Commercial Mortgages

Buying commercial premises can be a good investment. Owning a property gives your business stability, and the property itself can become a significant asset.

Alternatively, you may be buying a business that is tied into the property - for example a Offices, Warehouses or Hotels.

If you decide to buy premises you'll probably need to consider taking out a commercial mortgage. Mortgages are usually for 15 years or more and the property itself is at risk if payments are not made on time.

Commercial mortgages can be used for a variety of purposes. For example:

  • the purchase of business premises
  • expansion
  • commercial investment
  • property development

Most banks and building societies offer commercial mortgages. But you must satisfy the lenders' criteria. Some lenders may accept applications where there is an adverse credit history, but most require a positive personal credit rating and clear evidence that your business is creditworthy.

It also depends on:

  • your business circumstances at the time
  • the long-term projections for your business

Some lenders impose restrictions on the uses of commercial premises. Certain business concerns may be excluded altogether.

» Also see Type of Commercial Mortgages

 

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