Raising Finance on Commercial Property?

Raising Finance on Commercial Property?

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Andy M

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3,755 posts

261 months

Monday 6th August 2007
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We have a large project coming up which will require a sizable outlay on the old £££ front. While we have the necessary capital, it may be more sensible to release some of the equity we have in our newly built offices which are totally debt free.

The property is worth anywhere between £750k - £1m, and we'd be looking to release a significant proportion of that.

Does anybody have any advice on mortgaging such a property, and what sort of a rate we'd be looking at?

scotal

8,751 posts

281 months

Monday 6th August 2007
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Andy M said:
We have a large project coming up which will require a sizable outlay on the old £££ front. While we have the necessary capital, it may be more sensible to release some of the equity we have in our newly built offices which are totally debt free.

The property is worth anywhere between £750k - £1m, and we'd be looking to release a significant proportion of that.

Does anybody have any advice on mortgaging such a property, and what sort of a rate we'd be looking at?
Should be possible, depending on the figures stacking up from the banks poin of view.
I can drop you a line in the morning and ask a few questions if you like.

Total LTV varies from lender to lender and project to project, I've seen deals from 65% to 100% of bricks and mortar value. Obviously the rae is partly determined by this. (more risk, bigger margin charged) Are you looking at this a short term funding?

Andy M

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3,755 posts

261 months

Monday 6th August 2007
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Hi Alex,

I'm in meetings all tomorrow so am pretty much non-contactable, but thank you for the offer.

Just out of interest, what rate do you think possible on a 75% loan on £875k - preferably without early repayment charges, or redemption fees?

Dick Dastardly

8,315 posts

265 months

Tuesday 7th August 2007
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Andy,

I work for one of the largest commercial finance specialists in the UK. We deal with this type of thing day in day out so should definately be able to help.

If you like, PM me your details, and I'll get one of our team to call you and offer some advice.

Gareth

Edited by Dick Dastardly on Tuesday 7th August 13:06

Andy M

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3,755 posts

261 months

Tuesday 7th August 2007
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Erm...how the hell do you PM on PistonHeads? silly

Dick Dastardly

8,315 posts

265 months

Tuesday 7th August 2007
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Click on my ID and then hit the 'Email me' button.

If you'd rather be old fashioned and use a phone that's fine. Call 0845 230 3 230 and ask for Gareth.

All contact details can be found here: http://www.kingswoodassociates.co.uk/

scotal

8,751 posts

281 months

Tuesday 7th August 2007
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Andy M said:
Erm...how the hell do you PM on PistonHeads? silly
You should have a pm form me as well.

Andy M

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3,755 posts

261 months

Wednesday 8th August 2007
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Thanks guys smile

Am going to look into this into next week and may give you a shout once I'm more informed.

Thanks again.

DannyR

398 posts

202 months

Wednesday 8th August 2007
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Hi,

Although Mr Dastardly can give you some help, if you want another point of view im an Independent Financial Adviser based in the north east, we handle commercial loans and have been able to handle any size sum in the past, of course your situation will be unique and i would be glad to help

If i can be of help please click on my name above my post and then e-mail me, failing that reply in the forum!

Edited by DannyR on Wednesday 8th August 12:39

Jimnic007

108 posts

241 months

Wednesday 8th August 2007
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Andy,
With regard to raising 75% (or 875k), the bank will assess your ability to service the loan, or if you have a tenant in place, the agreed rental income. They will also look at your experience/history of this type of transaction.
If the serviceability is not a problem you should easily get a LTV of 70% and could expect to pay around 1.25-1.75% over base rate for a commercial mortgage, plus an arrangement fee of below 1%.
Unless someone can point me in the direction of a cheaper lender?
Cheers,
Jim