Commercial Business Mortgage for SMEsBuying Their Own Premises

We help UK SMEs secure commercial property finance with clear guidance and access to suitable lenders.

If you are a UK business owner looking to buy your first or next commercial real estate property, a commercial mortgage broker can help you move from renting to owning and invest in your company’s future.

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Who is this for?

Is This Right for Your Business?

This page is for UK trading businesses that want to purchase premises such as:

  • Offices
  • Shops & retail units
  • Warehouses
  • Industrial units
  • Restaurants, cafés, and hospitality premises

Owner-occupied commercial properties
UK-registered businesses
Trading companies and limited companies

(Property investment cases are handled separately)

Why Many UK Businesses Struggle to Buy Their Premises

Many business owners want to stop renting but face obstacles such as:

Owning your premises can provide stability and long-term value but only with the right funding structure.

Eligibility Criteria

While criteria varies, lenders usually assess:

  • Business trading history
  • Profitability and affordability
  • Deposit availability
  • Property type and location
  • Credit profile of directors

An eligibility check helps determine:

  • Whether your case is viable
  • What funding structures may be available
  • Which lenders are worth approaching
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Typical Commercial Mortgage Parameters for SMEs

A commercial mortgage allows a UK business to purchase property used for its own trading operations, rather than for investment purposes.

Key characteristics:

  • Secured against the commercial property

  • Longer repayment terms than short-term finance

  • Typically arranged through banks or specialist UK lenders

While each lender assesses cases individually, typical ranges in the UK include:

Loan Amounts

£50,000 to 25M+

Subject to Lender and Property Type

Loan-to-Value (LTV)

60%–75%

Typically for Owner-Occupied Properties

Loan Terms

10 – 25 Years

Repayment options may include capital & interest or interest-only (subject to lender criteria)

Interest Rates

Fixed / Variable

Rates depend on business strength, property type, and loan structure

We explain these clearly before any application is progressed.

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