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Commercial Loans
Whether you’re looking to purchase your next commercial property or would like more information on commercial loans, we can help.
Securing a commercial loan

Investing in commercial property comes with a different set of advantages than that of investing in residential real estate. Commercial property has the ability to offer a higher rate of return but this must be weighed against the potential of longer vacancy periods. Due to these special circumstances and pressures, commercial property loans come under different assessment criteria to residential loans.

The amount that you can borrow for a commercial property is largely dependent on the type of property to be purchased and the purpose of the loan. Purchasing for investment for example, is considered a lower risk to the lender than purchasing property for your own business premises.

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When applying for a commercial loan, lenders will look at:
Your capacity to repay – all of your income including expected rental income from the commercial property.

Your deposit and any available equity.

The type of commercial property – whether it’s a factory, office, warehouse or shop-front and its location, together with a valuer’s report.

Details of the commercial property lease and conditions.
Key differences between commercial & residential properties

If you are unfamiliar with the key differences between commercial and residential properties, we have listed a few key points below.

 

  • Residential leases typically have a term of 6 to 12 months, while commercial property leases run for longer terms.
  • Commercial properties feature longer vacancy periods and the lessee bears the costs of maintenance, rates and repairs. This means the property owners pocket more of the rent as profit.
  • Buying a commercial property involves paying Goods and Services Tax (GST), which may increase the cost of the property you’re looking to purchase by 10%.
  • In residential properties, the property owner is responsible for these expenses.
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