Everything UK borrowers ask us about commercial property finance — fees, rates, lenders and timescales.
- What is commercial property finance?
- Commercial property finance is any loan secured against non-residential or mixed-use property — including commercial mortgages, commercial investment loans, semi-commercial mortgages, portfolio finance, development finance and short-term commercial bridging. As a whole-of-market commercial property finance broker we compare 60+ UK lenders to place the right product first time.
- How much commercial property finance can I borrow?
- We arrange commercial property finance from £50,000 up to £25 million, with bespoke private-bank facilities available above that. Most UK lenders advance up to 75% LTV on owner-occupied premises and up to 70% LTV on commercial investment property.
- What commercial property finance rates are available in 2026?
- As of 2026, commercial property finance rates typically start from around 5.50% for prime owner-occupier mortgages, 6.50–7.50% for commercial investment, and from 0.65% per month on short-term commercial bridging. Rates depend on LTV, term, asset class and covenant strength.
- How quickly can commercial property finance be arranged?
- We usually return indicative commercial property finance terms within 48 hours. Term commercial mortgages typically complete in 8–16 weeks; commercial bridging can draw down in as little as 5–10 working days where speed is critical.
- What types of property can commercial property finance be used for?
- Commercial property finance can be arranged for offices, retail units, warehouses, industrial premises, HMOs, care homes, hotels, pubs, restaurants, surgeries, mixed-use buildings and semi-commercial property across the UK.
- What are the fees for commercial property finance through your broker?
- Our broker fee is only payable on completion — there are no upfront fees for quotes, advice or lender search. Typical broker fees range from 0.5% to 1% of the loan depending on complexity, and are usually outweighed by the rate savings we secure through whole-of-market negotiation.
- Can I get commercial property finance through a limited company or SPV?
- Yes. Most UK commercial property finance is arranged through limited companies, SPVs, LLPs, trusts, SIPPs and SSASs. We regularly place deals for newly incorporated SPVs and first-time commercial borrowers.
- Is commercial property finance regulated by the FCA?
- Most commercial property finance is unregulated — it is a commercial contract between the borrower and lender. Mortgages.Direct is nonetheless an FCA-authorised firm, giving you regulated-standard advice on unregulated commercial deals.