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Commercial mortgage

A loan granted for a commercial purpose, normally secured against commercial property, although residential property may be used as security but the loan is for the benefit of commercial purposes. Usually carries a higher rate of interest than a residential mortgage because the lender perceives a higher degree of risk In addition the loan to value can be greatly reduced due to that perceived greater risk.

There are varying degrees of commercial mortgage, Buy to Lets used to be classed as commercial but now they are deemed to be more residential, but the main type of commercial mortgage is lent on buildings such as factories, pubs, clubs and nursing homes to name a few.

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