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Commercial Owner Occupied Property Types

Spaces used by businesses for administrative, professional, or corporate operations, often classified as Class A (premium), B, or C; can be single- or multi-tenant in urban or suburban locations.​

Properties housing shops, restaurants, cafes, or standalone big-box stores like supermarkets, where the owner operates the retail business directly.​​

Large facilities for storage, distribution, light assembly, or bulk warehousing, typically located near transport routes and used for logistics operations.​​

Customised buildings for heavy or light manufacturing, producing goods with machinery.                                                                                                                                                             

Customised buildings for heavy or light manufacturing, producing goods with machinery.

Specialised facilities for healthcare practices, clinics, or dental surgeries, occupied by the medical business for patient services.​​

Properties customised for unique business uses, such as commercial catering kitchens for food preparation, gyms, care homes, daycares, garages, petrol stations, event centres.

Benefits to Owner Occupier Mortgages

  • Many business owners find that the long-term advantages of owning their own commercial property outweigh the flexibility of a rental agreement, while saving costs in the long run
  • Equity held in commercial properties can be released for other purposes at a later date through a commercial remortgage
  • If the entire commercial space isn’t used by the owner, it can create an additional revenue stream through the subletting of unused commercial space

Why Use Specialist Finance for Commercial Owner Occupier Mortgages?

Depending on the property type and underlying business, an Owner Occupier Commercial mortgage may be difficult to get on the high street.

Specialist Lenders are much more likely to offer a lending solution where:

  • The business has had a shorter trading history
  • Complex company structures are involved
  • There are credit factors present that the high street banks don’t accept
  • Non-standard property is being funded
  • There is a more urgent financing need
  • The business owners are expats, foreign nationals or an offshore company

Aria Finance can help you obtain the most suitable commercial mortgage for your client based on their unique business and property requirements. 

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 Minimum loan sizes typically start at £20,000 and can range anywhere up to £25 million or more (subject to criteria). This range will vary between lenders. 

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Commercial Mortgages

Frequently asked questions

What is a Commercial mortgage?
 When property (or land) is purchased or used for non-residential purposes, the borrowing may be carried out by a business, individual or partnership. In this instance, you would need to apply for a commercial mortgage. 
When property (or land) is purchased or used for non-residential purposes, the borrowing may be carried out by a business, individual or partnership. In this instance, you would need to apply for a...
Who can apply for a Commercial mortgage?
 Limited companies, SPVs, LLPs, partnerships and sole traders are eligible to apply for a commercial mortgage. 
 Limited companies, SPVs, LLPs, partnerships and sole traders are eligible to apply for a commercial mortgage. 
Which types of property can a Commercial mortgage be used for?

Here are just a few examples of what constitutes a commercial property for commercial mortgage purposes:

  • Shops (including those with flats above)
  • Offices
  • Warehouses
  • Factories
  • Workshops
  • Garages
  • Hotels
  • Restaurants
  • Pubs 

Here are just a few examples of what constitutes a commercial property for commercial mortgage purposes:

  • Shops (including those with flats above)
  • Offices
  • Warehouses
  • Factories
  • Workshops
  • Garages
  • ...
What eligibility checks will there be for Commercial mortgages?

Different lenders will have their own eligibility checks. They will typically check the borrower’s:

  • Cash flow
  • Outstanding debts
  • Projected business income
  • Ability to pay the deposit and source of funds
  • Income (full accounts of trading business) credit and assets
  • 2 year's trading accounts
  • Last 3 months’ business bank statements
  • Proof of ID (certified copy of passport or driving licence)
  • Proof of residency (utility bill or bank statement) 

Different lenders will have their own eligibility checks. They will typically check the borrower’s:

  • Cash flow
  • Outstanding debts
  • Projected business income
  • Ability to pay the deposit and source of...
What sort of properties can be purchased or refinanced with Commercial mortgages?

Although this will vary between lenders, here are a range of properties which commercial mortgages may suit:

  • Shops
  • Offices
  • Factories
  • Warehouses
  • Restaurants
  • Pubs
  • B&Bs
  • Working farms
  • Mixed usage properties 

Although this will vary between lenders, here are a range of properties which commercial mortgages may suit:

  • Shops
  • Offices
  • Factories
  • Warehouses
  • Restaurants
  • Pubs
  • B&Bs
  • Working farms
  • Mixed usage...
How much money can be borrowed with Commercial mortgages?

 Minimum loan sizes typically start at £20,000 and can range anywhere up to £25 million or more (subject to criteria). This range will vary between lenders. 

 Minimum loan sizes typically start at £20,000 and can range anywhere up to £25 million or more (subject to criteria). This range will vary between lenders. 

How much of a deposit do I need for a Commercial mortgage?
Lenders will typically consider up to 75% loan-to-value (LTV). So, you will need to have a deposit available anywhere from 25% and above, depending on the lender’s criteria and your desired interest rates. This will vary between lenders. 
Lenders will typically consider up to 75% loan-to-value (LTV). So, you will need to have a deposit available anywhere from 25% and above, depending on the lender’s criteria and your desired interest...
How long do applications take to complete for Commercial mortgages?
 This will vary significantly between lenders and of course between cases with varying circumstances. Here at Aria Finance from the initial enquiry to completion, our average turnaround time for a commercial mortgage loan is 8 to 10 weeks, which comparatively to the industry average is fast.
This will vary significantly between lenders and of course between cases with varying circumstances. Here at Aria Finance from the initial enquiry to completion, our average turnaround time for a...
What is the minimum that can be borrowed using a commercial mortgage?
Minimum loan size varies from lender to lender, but typically is around £50,000
Minimum loan size varies from lender to lender, but typically is around £50,000
What is the typical repayment term?
Repayment terms can be up to 25 years.
Repayment terms can be up to 25 years.
Who holds the title deeds with a commercial mortgage?
As with a traditional mortgage, the commercial lender will hold the title deeds to the property as security.
As with a traditional mortgage, the commercial lender will hold the title deeds to the property as security.
How long will an application take to complete?
From the initial enquiry to completion, our average turnaround time for a commercial mortgage loan is six to eight weeks.
From the initial enquiry to completion, our average turnaround time for a commercial mortgage loan is six to eight weeks.

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