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Commercial Mortgages and Business Finance in Derby and Across the UK

We arrange commercial mortgages and business finance for companies across Derbyshire and the rest of the UK. We work with high street banks and specialist lenders, so we can often help if your bank has said no.

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★★★★★ Rated 5 stars on Google | FCA Regulated (Ref: 706676) | 70+ Years Combined Experience

MOST COMMERCIAL MORTGAGES AND BUSINESS LOANS ARE NOT REGULATED BY THE FCA. YOUR PROPERTY MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS.

How We Can Help Your Business

Whether you want to buy premises, grow or manage cash flow, we find finance that fits your plans. Many of our lenders are not on the high street. Open any card to read more.

Buying Premises

Buy your first shop, office or restaurant, or move to bigger premises. We arrange commercial mortgages for owner-occupiers.

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Are you finding your current premises are too small? Or thinking of taking the plunge and need your first office space, shop or restaurant? Whatever the reason for needing a business mortgage, if you need to find a commercial property we can help.

Maybe you’re looking to move to bigger premises but struggling to sell your existing property. Have you thought of renting out your current premises and using it to raise the deposit for the building you really want? Or could you look to buy new premises through your pension? Our team of experts are on hand to offer advice on every aspect of financing your new business venture so your premises can work for you and your clients.

Portfolio Lending

Bring several investment properties under one loan to make them easier to manage.

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Are you an investor with a growing property portfolio? Property portfolio finance lets you consolidate multiple properties under one financing structure. Say goodbye to managing individual loans and varying terms.

Not only does it simplify management, but it also increases borrowing power. Lenders assess the value and income potential of your entire portfolio, meaning you can access higher loan amounts, secure better interest rates, and enjoy more favourable terms.

Benefits:

    • Simplified management with one monthly payment
  • >Increased borrowing power based on total portfolio
  • >Better rates for larger portfolios
  • Flexible structures

Investment Property

Buy or refinance commercial or buy-to-let property, or release equity to invest.

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Investment property covers anything for business use, not personal. This includes buy-to-let property or purchasing new commercial property for your business including new office space.

Maybe you already have businesses and are looking to release equity to expand and buy new offices? Or simply buying an extra property to rent out as part of your retirement plans.

Business Expansion

Fund the next stage of growth when your business is ready to expand. See our business loans.

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Is your business ready to expand to meet demand? Funding and planning business expansion is a fine balance. If your business is ready to grow, let us help you get your business expansion finance in order.

Maybe you’re branching out into a new sector, business is booming and you need extra premises, or more room to accommodate staff? We can help you access the funding you need through business term loans, working capital facilities, asset finance, or commercial mortgages for expansion premises.

Bridging Finance

Short-term funding to buy before you sell or keep trading during a move. Read about bridging loans.

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Buying a new business on top of your existing business can cause disruption. Keeping your existing site running while you move ensures clients aren’t affected. That’s where bridging finance helps.

Bridging loans are short-term loans which allow you to keep your business running normally while buying new property. Moving house is difficult enough, but moving from one office to another in one day while keeping systems up and running and phones still ringing is a logistical nightmare.

A bridging loan can fund the new premises until you move out and sell the old one, leaving you with happy customers unaffected by the changes.

They should never be seen as a long-term solution – always have a timeframe and exit strategy.

Agricultural Finance

Flexible finance for farms and rural businesses. See our land finance page.

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Few markets are changing as fast as the agricultural and rural industries. As a rural business, you need finance as flexible as you have to be.

Our agricultural finance solutions offer just that – the finance you need to succeed. Maybe you want to convert outbuildings for holiday lets, finance a farm shop, buy new equipment, or invest in your future by buying out your tenancy agreement.

Solutions for:

    • Farm purchases and expansion
    • Buildings and infrastructure
    • Equipment and machinery
    • >Diversification projects
    • Tenancy buy-outs

Development Finance

Funding for building projects, from a few houses to a new office block.

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Planning a development? Whether building a row of houses, a new office complex or a large housing estate, you’ll likely need a cash injection to kick start the project.

With over 40 years combined experience supporting development projects, we can help at every step – from funding the land to development costs.

Working Capital

Cover cash flow gaps, bulk buying or slow-paying customers.

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Work in manufacturing? Need to buy in bulk? Or maybe suppliers’ lengthy payment terms are affecting cash flow?

A working capital loan can give businesses much-needed cash now to cover daily expenses when funds are tied up. They help businesses keep going, allowing staff to get paid, bills to be met, and stock replenished until other funds clear.

We can help with unsecured business loans, invoice finance, business overdrafts, and trade finance to purchase stock and materials.

They should not be seen as long-term solutions – simply there to bridge the gap when waiting for funds.

Asset Finance

Spread the cost of machinery, vehicles, equipment and IT.

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If you own a business, you’ll likely need to invest in the company at some point – whether that’s a new office, machinery, updating computers, buying extra fleet, or securing a business vehicle.

We can help finance those big spends while giving you advice on getting the most from your assets. Don’t put up with old equipment or offices that no longer suit. We can help you get access to exclusive deals that make your business needs a reality.

Whether you need to finance vehicles and commercial fleet, manufacturing and production equipment, office furniture and technology, construction equipment and plant, agricultural tractors and machinery, or medical and dental equipment, we have solutions including hire purchase and finance lease options.

Auction Finance

Have your funding ready before the hammer falls.

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When buying at auction, it’s important to have your finances ready before the hammer falls.

Is your property insured from the moment you legally own it? Is the site in a good enough state you will get a mortgage straight away or will you need a short-term loan to get the property developed to a stage you can obtain a mortgage?

Don’t leave your finances to chance. When buying at auction, things can move fast, so it’s best to be prepared and have all paperwork ready before you reach the auction room.

Let us talk you through the process and make sure you get the business of your dreams without any nasty surprises.

Tailored Business Finance

Finance built around the way your business works.

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With over 30 years of experience working with various companies, we know each business is different, so we’re proud to offer support tailored specifically to your needs.

From accountancy and VAT to corporate finance and business growth, our independent advisers have first-hand knowledge of every aspect of running a business.

When it comes to business support, one size doesn’t fit all, so make sure you get a solution that works for you.

Previous Credit Issues

Past credit problems do not always mean no. Some lenders look at the whole picture.

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Starting any business venture is difficult, but starting with little or no finances and a bad credit history can seem impossible.

However, previous bad credit doesn’t mean you have no finance options available. Maybe your bad credit wasn’t your fault – a supplier failed to pay leaving you with mounting debts?

Getting the right mortgage, loan, or finance package could actually improve your credit score if you continue to keep up repayments.

Our team specialises in offering tailored solutions, so even if you’ve been turned down before, we could help. We can assist with County Court Judgements (CCJs), defaults and late payments, previous business failures, IVAs and debt management plans, and discharged bankruptcy.

Client Examples

Refinancing a Commercial Property

An investor in the West Midlands refinanced a four-unit commercial property for £3.1m. Michelle secured the loan at 2.1% above base rate over 25 years. The rent from the tenants covers the repayments.

Raising Capital Through a Pension

For a Derbyshire client, Michelle raised capital through a SSAS pension to fund more investment. We refinanced an existing £450k loan and raised a further £250k over 18 years at 1.99% above base rate. Rent from the properties covers the repayments.

These are past cases. Rates and terms depend on your circumstances and the lenders’ criteria at the time.

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One of our advisers will get in touch and chat about what you're looking to do, discuss your potential options, and answer any questions.

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We know which lenders are the best fit for your business’ specific requirements and, finding your business a competitive deal, that’s an ideal match for you.

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Say goodbye to those annoying delays and last-minute hitches, leave it to us!

Why Choose Our Derby Team

Local Knowledge

We know property across Derby, Derbyshire and the East Midlands.

UK-Wide

We arrange finance for businesses across the rest of the UK too.

Whole of Market

We are not tied to any lender. We search for rates and terms that suit your business.

Meet Your Commercial Finance Specialists

Michelle Mackenzie-Cooper, Business and Finance Consultant

Michelle Mackenzie-Cooper

Business & Finance Consultant

Michelle heads up our commercial team. She has worked as a business bank manager and as a partner at a top accountancy firm, so she knows both lending and business finance.

Sarg (Shahjahan Alam), Commercial Finance Manager

Sarg (Shahjahan Alam)

Commercial Finance Manager

Sarg specialises in commercial finance, asset finance and invoice finance. His banking background means he knows what businesses need, from funding growth to managing cash flow.

Commercial Finance FAQs

Most lenders offer 65% to 75% of the property’s value, so you will need a deposit of 25% to 35%. The exact amount depends on the property, the strength of your business and whether you will use the premises yourself or let them out.

Usually 25% to 35%. If your business will use the premises, you may need less than for an investment property. Development finance can need 30% to 40%, while some bridging lenders go up to 75% of the value.

Yes, in many cases. Specialist lenders often look at the strength of your business and the property rather than past credit problems. We help clients with CCJs, defaults and previous business failures.

A simple commercial mortgage often takes 3 to 4 weeks. Bridging finance can take 1 to 2 weeks and development finance 4 to 6 weeks. The time depends on your documents, the valuation and the legal work.

Buy-to-let mortgages are for homes you rent to tenants. Commercial mortgages are for business premises, or property you rent to businesses.

Yes. We advise on key person, shareholder and relevant life cover. Try our relevant life calculator to see what a company-paid policy could save you.

Yes. We are based in Derby and we arrange commercial finance across the rest of the UK, with strong links across the Midlands.

Ready to Talk About Your Plans?

Whether you need new premises, money to grow or help with cash flow, our team can talk you through your options.

Your property may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or any other debt secured on it. Most commercial mortgages, business loans, bridging loans and asset finance are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Past client examples do not guarantee future rates or terms. Mortgage & Finance Arena Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA No. 706676).

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There simply are no superlatives sufficient to thank you for your fantastic service! I would highly recommend mortgage and finance area to any of my friends or family looking for a mortgage. You’ve made our dreams come true! The team go above and beyond to make everything so easy.

The advice and financial services I have recently had from Charlotte at Morgage And Finance Ltd in Derby has been first class. Very professional, helpful, efficient and supportive. I wholeheartedly recommend them.

Suzanne and Charlotte were amazing and made the process of buying our first home completely stress-free for us. They were both on hand if we ever had any problems/questions and always responded with knowledgeable and completely honest answers. I would highly recommend.

If I could rate this company more than 5 stars I would. I cannot fault the service and support my partner and I have received whilst getting our first mortgage together. Ian and Megan have been amazing, making the process completely stress free. They were both on hand if we ever had any questions. I would highly recommend. Thank you!

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