Our Heavy Refurbishment Bridging Loan provides improvement of existing buildings

Our heavy refurbishment bridging loan provides bridging finance that is ideal for converting commercial premises to residential investment use. It is also perfect for structural reconfiguration and extension of existing residential properties for which planning permission is required.

We review contractor’s proposals, plans and elevations individually. We also review planning permission, if this is needed for the improvements to be carried out. Thereafter, our valuer and monitoring surveyor will carry out the usual due diligence.

We fund the total cost including interest and we also agree at the outset the amount of the purchase loan and the final release available on completion of the works. Our asset managers remain in close contact throughout the project. They visit the site as necessary, to ensure stage advances are agreed and paid promptly, and small problems are resolved in their infancy with opportunities maximised as they occur.

Interest is funded within the facility. The rate of interest is reduced at practical completion until the loan is repaid from either the proceeds of sale or refinance, or transferred to an Alternative Term Loan.

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As amounts can vary, please contact us to discuss your Heavy Refurbishment Bridging Loan query with one of our experienced BDMs. We’ll quickly make a decision regarding your loan requirements to ensure progression of your chosen funding solution.

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Heavy Refurbishment - Lending Terms and Criteria

First Charge

Loan Term
3 – 24 Months

Minimum Loan
£500,000

Maximum Loan
£3,500,000

Fees
Arrangement Fee 2%
Exit Fees 1%

LTV up to
65% LTGDV

Interest from
1.10%

 

Definitions

  • As light refurbishment but including structural reconfiguration and extensions, including where planning permission is required.
  • Cost of works can exceed 50% of the current value but not more than £1M.

Features

  • Initial advance for purchase or refinance
  • Further drawdowns to fund improvements
  • Final advance on practical completion of the works up to maximum LTV
  • Reduced interest rate following practical completion
  • Option to extend loan or convert to a 3-5 year interest-only term loan following practical completion (not available for regulated loans)

Our Heavy Refurbishment Bridging Loan is available to:

  • Individuals & Partnerships
  • UK Limited Companies
  • Limited Liability Partnerships
  • Off-shore borrowing entities in approved jurisdictions

Alternative Bridging Corporation’s Heavy Refurbishment Loan is available for improvement, refurbishment and extension.

Standard Security:

  • First charge over the Property
  • Debenture (Limited Companies & LLPs only)
  • Personal guarantee (Limited Companies & LLPs only)

FAQs

Heavy Refurbishment Bridging Loan

Find out all the answers to your frequently asked questions about Heavy Refurbishment Bridging Loan.

 

Heavy Refurbishment Bridging Loans explained:

Our Heavy Refurbishment loans provide finance for converting commercial premises for residential use.  They are also suitable for structural reconfiguration and extension of existing residential properties for which planning permission may be required.

We offer both light and heavy refurbishment loans

Our refurbishment loans can support refurbishment works on any existing structure including conversion, renovation or extension projects.  Our refurbishment loans allow for light or heavy refurbishment works.  Heavy duty works are inclusive of structural changes and minor development, including works to a basement, change of use or converting a residential property to HMO for investment.

 

Our Heavy Refurbishment Loan includes decoration and installation within an existing structure:

    • bathroom renovation
    • kitchen renovation
    • staircase installation
    • heating
    • plumbing
    • electrical installation
    • roofing repairs etc.

 

  • Structural configuration and extensions

Our Heavy Refurbishment loans are available for properties including:

  • Buy-to-let houses and flats let on assured tenancies
  • Licensed HMOs
  • Residential investments
  • Student accommodation
  • Retail, industrial and office investments
  • Owner-occupied, retail, industrial and office properties

You can take a Heavy Refurbishment loan against a wide range of property types, but there are some exceptions for which we generally do not offer finance. These typically relate to the more unusual or agricultural end of the market and include:

  • Farms, stables, kennels and equestrian centres or other agricultural holdings
  • Non-conforming, remote or unusual properties
  • Leaseholds with less than 50 years remaining on the lease (85 years for 75% LTV)
  • Grade 1 listed buildings

In certain instances, for example where a larger holding includes one of the above as a small part of it, we may, dependent on the project and borrower specifics, be able to make an exception, so treat the above list as indicative and call us to explore your project finance options.

Our Heavy Refurbishment loans start at £500,000. The maximum loan is £3,500,000.

The loan to value (LTV) is up to 65%. As noted above, these terms are indicative, so please get in touch to discuss any associated refurbishment fees on your project with us. Dependent on your circumstances, the property, the projected value etc., we may be able to vary amounts and terms.

That’s the beauty of arranging Heavy Refurbishment for a property with us – we like to say yes. Let us say yes to you, simply and swiftly.

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