Commercial Property Loans Melbourne — Finance Investment & Owner-Occupied Premises

Finance commercial property across Melbourne and regional Victoria — office, retail, industrial, warehouse and mixed-use. Access major banks and specialist commercial lenders through one experienced broker.

Subject to lender assessment and approval. ACL 389328.

Commercial Property — Quick Guide

  • LVR up to 75% — owner-occupied, major banks
  • LVR up to 80%+ — specialist lenders, low-doc options
  • Investment — 60–70% LVR, IO available
  • SMSF — commercial property inside super
  • Terms — up to 25–30 years, P&I or IO
  • Lender panel — major banks + specialist lenders

Commercial Property Finance Options

From owner-occupied premises to commercial investment portfolios

Owner-Occupied Commercial

Finance your own business premises — retail, office, warehouse or industrial. Own your home base and stop paying rent to someone else.

  • LVR up to 70–75% with major banks
  • Higher LVR available via specialist lenders
  • Competitive owner-occupied rates
  • Terms up to 25–30 years available

Commercial Investment Property

Grow your commercial property portfolio with the right debt structure. Office buildings, retail strips, industrial sheds, and mixed-use.

  • LVR typically 60–70% for investment
  • Interest-only options available
  • Positive cash flow structuring
  • Portfolio lending strategies

Retail & Office Premises

Dedicated finance solutions for retail tenancies, strip shops, strata offices, and high-street commercial. Strong lease covenants can improve your terms.

  • Strata and full-floor office suites
  • Retail strip shop finance
  • Lease-backed lending considered
  • Metro and regional VIC accepted

Industrial & Warehouse

Finance industrial units, warehouses, factory premises, and logistics facilities. High demand assets with strong lender support.

  • Industrial units from $300k
  • Warehouses and logistics facilities
  • Cold storage and specialised use
  • High LVR available on strong assets

Mixed-Use & Specialised

Complex and mixed-use commercial assets often require specialist lenders. We navigate the right credit policy for non-vanilla properties.

  • Retail/residential mixed-use
  • Hospitality and accommodation
  • Service stations and fuel sites
  • Childcare, medical and allied health

Commercial Refinance

Refinance existing commercial debt to secure better rates, release equity, or restructure your repayment profile.

  • Lower your ongoing repayments
  • Access equity for reinvestment
  • Consolidate multiple commercial loans
  • Restructure to interest-only

Owner-Occupied vs Investment Commercial

Understanding the key differences helps structure the right loan

Owner-Occupied

  • Best rates available — lender sees lower risk
  • LVR up to 75–80% with right lender
  • Business must occupy majority of premises
  • Longer terms — 20–30 years available
  • Great for tradies, SMEs buying their base
  • Build equity instead of paying rent

Investment Commercial

  • Income from tenants services the loan
  • LVR typically 60–70%
  • Interest-only available to manage cash flow
  • Commercial lease terms improve serviceability
  • Strong capital growth potential in right areas
  • Interest generally tax deductible

Commercial Property LVR Guide

Indicative loan-to-value ratios by property and borrower type

Property / Borrower TypeMax LVRNotes
Owner-occupied — major bankUp to 75%Strong business financials required
Owner-occupied — specialist lenderUp to 80%+Lower doc options available
Investment propertyUp to 65–70%Lease income considered
Industrial / warehouseUp to 70%Strong demand assets
Mixed-use / specialised50–65%Specialist lenders required

Indicative only. LVR, rates and terms are subject to lender assessment, property valuation, and borrower circumstances. Speak with us for an accurate assessment.

How Commercial Property Lending Works

A structured process from first call to settlement

1

Discovery Call

We understand your property, budget, business profile, and goals. We identify the right lenders before you commit.

2

Finance Strategy

We structure your application to maximise LVR, minimise rate, and match your cash flow — IO vs P&I, fixed vs variable.

3

Submission & Valuation

We prepare and lodge your full application. We manage the valuation process and respond to lender queries on your behalf.

4

Approval & Settlement

Once formally approved, we coordinate with your solicitor and the lender to ensure a smooth settlement on your commercial property.

Commercial Property Loans — FAQ

Answers to the most common questions about commercial property finance

Commercial property LVRs typically range from 60–75% with major banks, higher with specialist lenders. Owner-occupied commercial can reach 75–80% with strong business financials. Investment commercial property is usually capped at 60–70%. Mixed-use and specialised assets may be limited to 50–65%.

Commercial property loans are assessed differently to residential mortgages. Lenders consider the property's income-producing capacity, tenant quality, lease terms, property condition, and the borrower's business strength. Rates are usually higher than residential, terms can be shorter, and LVRs are lower. However, interest is generally tax deductible for investment purposes.

Typical requirements include 2 years of business financials (P&L, balance sheet), 2 years of personal and business tax returns, 3–6 months of business bank statements, a signed contract of sale or property details, existing lease agreements (if investment), details of other assets and liabilities, and photo ID. Low-doc options are available with specialist lenders if you cannot provide full financials.

Yes — SMSF lending for commercial property is a specialist area. The loan is structured as a Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangement (LRBA). The commercial property must meet the 'sole purpose test' and business real property rules. Occupancy by a related party (such as your own business) is permitted under strict conditions. SMSF loans have lower LVR limits, typically 65–70%.

Commercial property applications are more complex than residential and typically take 2–4 weeks from submission to formal approval. Valuations, legal review, and credit assessment all add time. We prepare submissions thoroughly to avoid back-and-forth with lenders, which is the biggest cause of delays.

Yes. Our lender panel includes major banks, second-tier banks, non-bank lenders, and specialist commercial lenders. Non-bank and private lenders are often the right solution for complex, low-doc, or higher-LVR commercial property transactions that fall outside major bank credit policy.

Ready to Finance Your Commercial Property?

Whether you're buying your first commercial premises, growing an investment portfolio, or refinancing existing debt — speak with Jorden Harris, Melbourne commercial finance broker.

Freedom Financing Pty Ltd — ACL 389328 — MFAA Member. All lending subject to assessment and approval.