Owner-Occupied Commercial Mortgages
What is an Owner-Occupied Commercial Mortgage?
An owner-occupied commercial mortgage is designed for businesses that want to purchase or refinance a property they will trade from. This type of financing applies to various sectors,including industrial, offices, retail, healthcare and more.
Key Benefits
- Own Your Premises – Stop paying rent and build equity.
- Potential Cost Savings – Mortgage payments can be more affordable than renting.
- Long-Term Stability – Secure your business location without landlord uncertainties.
- Flexible Repayment Terms – Tailored to suit your cash flow and growth plans.
- Refinance – Lower repayments, free up capital to reinvest in business growth or consolidate debt.
Who is Eligible?
- Limited companies, sole traders, partnerships, LLP, pensions (SIPP or SSAS), charities.
- Established businesses with proven financials.
- Startups (case-by-case with strong business plans, relevant experience, and forecasts).
- Sectors include Industrial, Healthcare, Agriculture, Automotive, Leisure, Retail, Hospitality, Offices, Education, Creative and Media.
How much can you borrow?
- Loan-to-value (LTV) typically up to 80%.
- Higher LTV possible with additional security.
- Affordability is determined by the profitability of a business and the level of borrowings it has.
- Loan amounts starting from £100,000 to £50M+.
Interest Rates & Terms
- We secure the best rates from the market, ensuring you get the most competitive and suitable deal possible.
- Rates depend on risk profile, deposit, and lender criteria. Interest rates typically start from 1.5%-5% above Bank of England base rate, but fixed rate options can often be more competitive.
- Repayment terms typically 5 to 30 years.
- Fixed and variable rate options available.
- Capital and interest, and interest only options available.


