Commercial Mortgages

TigerTom's tips on commercial mortgages

The lender can run credit checks, confirm income with an accountant, or even access your bank account to review your balance over a period of time. Not all lending institutions will do this; however, they do have the right to check your income is what you claim it is.

Avoid commercial mortgage websites where:

• The business address is a P.O. Box;
• The site is on a free web host;
• The site has not been updated recently e.g. the Copyright reads 2003;
• They've only been in business a few years;
• The rates are too cheap. They may be a bargain, or they may save money on the quality of service they provide.

If the term of the mortgage is too long, you will be paying a lot more money in interest, thus the total payment will be higher. Ask many commercial mortgages companies for quotes and compare both the monthly payments (to see if they fit your budget) and the total payment at the end of the loan duration (to get a real idea of which deal is the best).

Fixed rate loans often comes with higher penalty costs, so if there is a good chance that you will repay the loan before the end of the agreed mortgage term, perhaps considering a variable interest rate mortgage which has lower redemption penalties is a much smarter choice.

Explain your specific needs to youe broker, and let him find the best commercial mortgage for you. However, be aware that some commercial mortgage lenders will pay some brokers to be recommended; so it is better to make sure that you are using an independent broker to get you the most convenient commercial mortgage available in the market.

Our commercial mortgages advice is tailored to the specific needs of clients. Whatever your needs, we will find a solution that's right for you.

While the option to stretch your income to receive a larger mortgage amount may be tempting it is certainly not advised.

When looking for a commercial mortgages-type product, understand that there is an interest rate above which all finance companies must stay. This is the LIBOR (London Inter-Bank Offer Rate). They have to make a profit. One company dealing offering a commercial mortgage service may offer a rate .4% below another, but then make their profit on insurance and fees.

Before you make this major decision, make sure you know exactly what you are getting.

Do you believe that all commercial mortgage products are the same? Do you believe that all commercial mortgage companies are the same?

If you do then you don't need us, thanks for visiting, and goodbye.

If you end up mortgaging with a subprime commercial mortgage lender and are unhappy with the interest rate you receive, remember that you can always remortgage again later. Be sure to maintain a good repayment history and keep working on improving your credit so you will be ready to when the time comes.

Before you begin filling out commercial mortgage applications, check your credit rating. If there are any problems with your credit, you can take a little time to fix them before you start checking out lenders.

We're here to help you select the most suitable commercial mortgage provider for your needs, and to make your purchase a pleasure. We have specialist knowledge, and can provide you with the answers to most questions you may have.