Commercial mortgages

Commercial mortgages are loans for the purchase of a property that is to be used for business purposes. This could be for office, shops or a warehouse and can also apply to the purchase of land to be used to build a business premises.

Commercial mortgages are mortgages that are usually secured against commercial properties. Typically these mortgages charge a higher rate of interest because lenders judge that there is a higher degree of risk associated with them.

	Commercial mortgages A commercial mortgage is a loan taken out to help fund the purchase of land or buildings that will be used for business purposes.
	Santander launches Newbuy mortgages Santander has unveiled a range of NewBuy mortgages designed to help borrowers trying to get their first step on the property ladder.
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	Commercial policy documentation upgraded by Aviva Aviva has announced it has improved its policy documentation to make it more customer-friendly and extend its cover.
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