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With all the claims and counter claims circulating about the turmoil within the finance markets it is difficult to establish what is really going on. Naturally the main authority figures within the finance industry are at pains to point out that the economy is strong and that the lending institutions within the UK are all …
There is a very good reason why commercial mortgage lenders always advertise their best commercial mortgage rate, they want to attract the maximum interest in their product range. The trouble is that when people start looking for a business loan they do not really know what makes a good commercial mortgage rate. It’s easy for …
Brokers and commercial lenders are reporting that demand for commercial mortgages remains strong. Although there continues to be much speculation about the future of the housing market in general the commercial property sector appears to be quietly carrying on regardless.The value of most commercial property is underpinned by the rental yield that it can generate, …
Bridging finance is a way of quickly raising short-term finance secured against residential or commercial property. Typically bridging finance is arranged within days, although it can take longer. Most bridging lenders will claim that they are the quickest, offer the best service, or most flexible terms. In practise there is a huge variety of standards …
In the short-term there are going to be some rocky times ahead in the Commercial Mortgage arena. However, looking further ahead the picture looks quite interesting with competition likely to drive rates down and force lenders to be innovative in their commercial mortgage pricing. We have moved on from a market dominated by the high-street …
The commercial property market in the UK is estimated to be worth around £600 billion, and with rates rising it is inevitable that some business are going to start feeling the effect. However, the impact of commercial mortgage rate rises is not going to be uniform with certain sectors more susceptible than others. With a …