YBS Commercial Mortgages has reduced rates by 0.15% on its 5-year fixed rate semi-commercial range, designed specifically for part-residential, part-commercial assets.
The lender has also cut rates by up to 0.15% on its commercial investment range for loans on retail, office, industrial, warehousing, quality leisure facilities and other kinds of commercial property.
The small and medium enterprise (SME) product aimed at those who occupy their property for business purposes (owner-occupied), also sees a discount of 0.20%.
Highlights of the new range include a 5-year fix for semi-commercial clients at 6.40% (was 6.55%), up to 60% LTV with a 2% fee, a 5-year fix for commercial investment clients at 6.84% (was 6.99%) on loans over £1m, up to 75% LTV with a 2% fee, as well as a 5-year fix for owner-occupied clients at 7.05% (was 7.25%) on loans under £1m, up to 75% LTV with a 2% fee.
The commercial lender is also offering a further discount of 0.25% for borrowers looking for funding on small to medium-sized, good-quality warehouse, light-manufacturing and industrial units if they meet specified criteria.
To qualify for the discount, properties should have been built within the last 20 years, be located in established industrial or commercial areas, and have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of A to C.
Angela Norman (pictured), interim managing director of YBS Commercial Mortgages, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to reduce rates on our commercial real estate products, following the recent drop in swap rates.
“These changes reflect our desire to pass on value wherever we can to brokers and their clients, maintaining our commitment to the commercial market.
“Including a discount on industrial units which meet specific criteria allows us to incentivise commercial landlords who offer higher-quality properties, providing them with better product choice and value, although we encourage applications from those who might not qualify, but can benefit from our standard product option.”
