Commercial Mortgages
First National has forged relationships with a large number of commercial lenders
who specialise in Commercial Finance. In turn they offer us access to a wide
spectrum of commercial mortgage loans, that cover every possible need of any
potential applicant. Whether it's an initial mortgage loan or re-mortgage on
commercial property or even additional funding for further business development
and growth. We can help you meet your needs.
Commercial mortgages are designed specifically for investors or business owners
of commercial property and operate in exactly the same way as any other
mortgage. Funds raised can be used to invest in your business or even invest in
other properties. Commercial loans are available against any kind of freehold or
long leasehold property from many mortgage providers, all will require you to
invest an applicable percentage of the purchase price.
How a Commercial Mortgage Works
Mortgages can be tailored in many different ways, however special consideration
should be given to the actual type of interest charged and the repayment
schedule. Note that interest rates tend to reflect the level of mortgage
required.
The main interest rate choice is usually between variable rate and a fixed rate
options that are set against Bank of England Base Rate (BBR) or the London
Inter-Bank Offer Rate (LIBOR) plus the margin the lender has applied. Variable
rate mortgages will move up or down in line with which rate mechanism your
mortgage is tied to, whereas a fixed rate will not move for the term of the fix,
3 years for instance before reverting to the variable rate. Both choices have
opposite advantages and dis-advantages when interest rates move either for or
against you. In the end only the customer can decide whether the certainty of a
fixed rate is right for their circumstances or whether they expect interest
rates are going to fall making a variable rate the most attractive commercial
mortgage choice.
As with all mortgages the repayment schedule is typically for a 15-20 year
period. The mortgage itself can either be interest only where the applicant is
responsible for repaying the principle ("the initial loan") at the end of the
term or a repayment mortgage ("amortising loan") where the principle reduces
over time. The main point here is that you will pay more overall the longer the
term of the mortgage.
How We Can Help
We have an un-rivalled panel of commercial mortgage lenders, in most cases we
are able to minimise the time from application to completion by carefully
assessing your circumstances against our lender panels current loan criteria.
Why not call us now to enquire about commercial mortgages,
plus current availability and suitability for your needs.
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