A Commercial Mortgage is a loan taken out on Commercial Real Estate by using the property as collateral. The borrower is usually a business or a company. Since checking the creditworthiness of a business is complicated, a Commercial Mortgage is one of the most complex types of Mortgages. Due to the higher risks involved, the rate of interest on a Commercial Mortgage is higher than the rate of interest on a Residential Mortgage.
The main differences include a unique set of lenders, longer turnaround times and higher interest rates than Residential Mortgages. A typical minimum down payment on a Commercial purchase is generally anywhere between 35 – 50%. However, it is case by case as each borrower has their own given unique situation.
Depending on the property’s condition, resale ability and other factors, lenders generally offer to Finance 65% to 85% of the appraised market value of Commercial Real Estate properties. Generally speaking, Commercial Mortgage rates can range anywhere between 5.99% to 7.99%. However, the exact rate depends on the type of property being financed and the borrower’s Loan To Value percentage. The lower the Loan To Value = The lower the rate of interest will be.
A Commercial Mortgage is available for the following types of properties
- Multi-Unit Residential (5 or more Rental Units)
- Retail Plazas, Strip Malls and Shopping Centres
- Office buildings and Medical Centres
- Industrial buildings
A Commercial Mortgage is not available for highly specialized Real Estate including:
- Hotels and Motels
- Social clubs and banquet halls
- Schools and places of worship
- Recreational Real Estate
- Car washes and Restaurants
- Properties that are currently vacant or being retrofitted
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WHAT CAN A COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE BE USED FOR?
A Commercial Mortgage can be used for the following purposes:
- For constructing a new office or location for the business
- For Renovations needed on the existing Commercial property
- For investments within the business
- For property development
If the borrower chooses to pursue a Commercial Mortgage, certain specific criteria’s will have to be fulfilled. These include:
- An adequate debt service coverage ratio.
- A good personal credit score as well as evidence of business creditworthy.
- Current business situation indicating that the business is up & running and profitable & steady.
- Future business plan and financial projections
- Type of business
- Type of property the borrower wants to purchase
- A down payment of anywhere between 35% to 50%
- A Commercial Real Estate appraisal report
- A site inspection by the lender
- Current rent rolls and list of tenants
- Leasing Agreements
- Income and expense statement
- Notice of Assessments (NOA) or T1 Generals for the past 2 years
- Business licence or articles of incorporation
A Commercial Mortgage can be financed through the following types of loans:
- Refinancing
- Private Mortgage
- Second Mortgage
- Mortgage Renewal
Outside the Mortgage amount the following costs will also have to be borne by the borrower:
- Legal Fees include Attorney Fees, Research Fees, Title searches, and potential Court filings
- Property appraisal or property Valuation Fee
- Property condition Assessment Fee
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