Illustrative scenario 01Buying trading premises
A business wants a property for its own use. Trading performance, deposit and the building's suitability need to be assessed.
Useful information for the conversation
- Property and occupancy details
- Accounts or tenant lease
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 02Buying a let commercial property
An investor is considering a building with an existing tenant. Lease terms and income quality matter.
Useful information for the conversation
- Accounts or tenant lease
- Deposit and source of funds
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 03A mixed-use building
A property combines commercial and residential space. The uses, access and ownership need a clear description.
Useful information for the conversation
- Deposit and source of funds
- Business or investment plan
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 04Evidence focus: Match the finance to the property's actual use
A developer or commercial property owner wants to discuss commercial mortgages. Two points need attention: property and occupancy details; accounts or tenant lease. Owner-occupied and investment premises are assessed differently. The evidence and the decision need to be considered together rather than in isolation.
Useful information for the conversation
- Business or investment plan
- Property and occupancy details
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 05Decision point: Deposit and source of funds
A developer or commercial property owner has started a conversation about commercial mortgages, but the brief has changed. The review revisits two points: deposit and source of funds; business or investment plan. The next step is agreed using the updated facts, with any unresolved questions recorded.
Useful information for the conversation
- Property and occupancy details
- Accounts or tenant lease
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
The wider assessment
Match the finance to the property's actual use
Owner-occupied and investment premises are assessed differently. Trading performance, tenant quality, lease terms and property marketability can affect the facility. We compare repayment structure, covenants and fees as well as the rate.
Commercial finance is generally not FCA regulated. Security and personal guarantees may put additional assets at risk.