Mortgages and loans for public house businesses
According to British Beer & Pub Association statistics (November 06) there are approximately 58,000 pubs in the UK. Within the last five years we have seen a significant switch from managed houses to leased/tenanted operations. Business finance in the licensed sector is becoming more flexible to incorporate the needs of the leasehold market.
We understand that when purchasing a pub business you are buying more than just the property itself. Our business mortgage options are designed to cover the licence, the goodwill and fixtures and fittings as well as the building.
Main Features
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The terms of a commercial loan against a public house vary considerably from lender to lender but as a general rule, the following will apply to a freehold business:
We are experienced in offering financial solutions for purchases, remortgages, debt consolidation, capital raising (extensions) and cash injections across the public house sector. |
We are able to offer mortgages for leasehold businesses to cover a short term lease of up to 35 years. Historically we have assisted with funding leases for companies such as Punch Taverns and Enterprise Inns. The following should serve as a guide:
A leasehold business is not recognised by the majority of lenders as sufficient security for the mortgage. Most will advance up to 50% of the ingoing costs, unless you are able to provide additional security such as a residential property. |
Factors Affecting Your Loan Application
There are a number of factors which can help to make your application more attractive to a lender:
- A deposit of 30% or more
- Additional security*
- Business plan
- Proof of experience
- Good credit history
- Two years' trading accounts or strong income projections
- Strong proposal from Christie Finance
*If security is not available it may be possible to seek assistance from your brewery by way of an 'advance of discount loan'.
When assessing a public house mortgage application, any lender will also have to take into account the following:
- Good trading location
- Is the building a stand-alone property, or part of a complex?
- Industry-recognised qualifications such as The National Licensee's Certificate
- If the pub is closed they will have to take into account the cost of re-opening
Go to 'Our Offices' to find your local business mortgage representative now.
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