Saturday, 3 September 2016

Commercial mortgages



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A mortgage is a form of loan, which is taken out against property (real estate). The definition of property may include a house, a flat, or an apartment, although mortgages cannot be taken out against any other assets such as a vehicle, stocks and shares, or other investments. A mortgage can also be taken out against an office, a shop or a factory (this is known as a commercial mortgage), or against a property which the owner intends to rent out to other tenants (buy-to-let mortgage).

Some companies may own the freehold of real estate premises in the form of factories, office accommodation or warehouses. These assets will have a value in the company’s accounts. If the business wants to raise a capital sum for investment in new assets, it could take out a commercial mortgage with a property company. Normally the maximum mortgage will be between 60% and 70% of the property value.

The premises themselves are used as security, and the mortgage loan will usually be for the long term.
            
The advantage of this arrangement is that the business can continue to use the premises as before, but must service the commercial mortgage in terms of interest payments and eventually repaying the capital sum. Another advantage is that any increase in property values over time still belongs to the business and not the property company to which it has been mortgaged.

3 comments:

  1. Great insights! When exploring financial options, considering a commercial mortgage loans can be a smart move to tap into your property's value for better financial flexibility. Thanks for sharing!

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  3. Thanks for sharing this valuable content – looking forward to more updates!
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