Commercial property loan · Refinancing business debt

Commercial property loan for Refinancing business debt

Business debt refinancing is replacing an existing facility with a new one to lower the rate, extend the term, release equity or consolidate several debts into a single repayment.

How a commercial property loan works for Refinancing business debt

Commercial property facilities are often set on shorter review periods than residential loans, and it is worth testing the market at each review rather than rolling over automatically. Refinancing can lower the rate, extend the term, release equity for business use, or move from a low-doc to a full-doc structure now that financials support it. Factor in valuation and legal costs, and check for break costs on any fixed portion before committing to the exercise.

The cash-flow pattern we plan around

Existing commitments consuming more cash flow than the current trading position warrants, often because facilities were taken when the business was smaller or its credit position weaker.

What refinancing business debt typically fund

  • Lowering the rate on existing business debt
  • Extending the term to reduce weekly or monthly repayments
  • Consolidating multiple facilities into one
  • Releasing equity from owned equipment or property

Commercial property loan for Refinancing business debt: the numbers

Typical amounts$250,000 – $20,000,000
Term12360 months
Indicative rates6.2% – 9.9% p.a.
RepaymentsMonthly
Speed2–6 weeks
Documents refinancing business debt usually needCurrent loan contracts and payout figures for each facility · 6–12 months of bank statements and latest financials · Details and condition of any asset or property offered as security

Rates shown are indicative ranges observed across our lender panel for the period stated. They are not an offer or quote. Your rate depends on your business, the lender, the amount, the term and the security offered. The lender makes the final credit decision.

Key terms

Business debt refinance

A business debt refinance is a new facility that pays out one or more existing loans, changing the rate, term, structure or lender, and assessed on whether the total cost improves rather than the repayment alone.

Payout figure

A payout figure is the amount required to close an existing facility on a given date, including any remaining balance, break costs and fees, and it is frequently higher than the balance shown on a statement.

What is a commercial property loan?

A commercial property loan is a mortgage over non-residential property such as offices, warehouses, retail or industrial units. It can be full-doc, low-doc or lease-doc depending on how servicing is assessed.

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