Fire Loans

Commercial Loan

Commercial property finance built around the asset and the tenant

Commercial lending is assessed differently to residential the property type, lease terms and tenant strength all shape what a lender will offer. We compare panel lenders on that basis, not by treating it like a standard home loan with a bigger number.

Up to ~70–80% LVR
Owner-occupied & investment
Terms up to 15–25 years

Who it's for

  • Business owners buying the premises they operate from
  • Investors purchasing leased office, retail or industrial property
  • SMSF trustees acquiring commercial property for the fund
  • Buyers of specialised property types that don't fit standard residential lending

How it works

The same clear process every time, shaped around this specific loan type.

  1. 1

    Property & lease review

    We assess the property type and, for investment purchases, the strength and term of any existing lease.

  2. 2

    Panel comparison for commercial lending

    Commercial lending policy and pricing vary widely between lenders we compare on your specific property and use case.

  3. 3

    Valuation & due diligence

    We coordinate valuation and any due diligence the lender requires ahead of formal approval.

  4. 4

    Settlement & ongoing structure

    We settle the loan and review the structure again as lease terms or your business needs change.

What's included

Owner-occupied & investment lending

Whether you're buying premises to operate from or as a leased investment, we compare both pathways.

Lease-backed serviceability

For investment purchases, we factor lease income and tenant strength into how much you can borrow.

All commercial property types

Office, retail, industrial and specialised property, each assessed on its own lending criteria.

SMSF commercial pathway

If your SMSF is the buyer, we coordinate this alongside our SMSF lending process to stay compliant.

Get a copy of the current lease agreement to us early if this is an investment purchase tenant strength and lease term can move the borrowing outcome more than the property itself.

Common questions

How is commercial lending different from a home loan?
Lenders assess the property type, lease strength and often a shorter loan term with a higher rate than residential lending the criteria are genuinely different, not just a bigger version of a home loan.
Does a strong lease help me borrow more?
Often yes a long lease to a financially strong tenant can improve serviceability and lender appetite for the deal.
What deposit is typically required?
Commercial lending generally requires a larger deposit than residential commonly in the order of 20–30%, though it varies by property type and lender.
Can my SMSF buy the commercial premises my business uses?
Potentially, as business real property held via an LRBA see our SMSF lending page, and we'd coordinate this with your financial adviser.