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Find the Right Lender for Your Mixed Use Mortgage

If you’re looking for a mortgage on a property that’s both residential and commercial,  like a shop with a flat above it,  you’ll likely need a mixed use mortgage. But not all lenders offer them.

What Is a Mixed Use Mortgage Lender?

A mixed use mortgage lender is a specialist lender or high-street bank that provides finance for properties that combine both residential and commercial use.

These aren’t the same as standard residential lenders. They typically:

  • Assess both the rental income and business use
  • Require higher deposits (usually 20%–30%)
  • Offer terms based on the commercial use percentage

Want to understand how these mortgages work and what terms you might be offered? See our breakdown of mixed use mortgage loans.

Who Offers Mixed Use Mortgages in the UK?

There are two main types of lenders you might deal with:

  • High Street Banks – Some will lend if residential use is dominant (e.g. Virgin Money, NatWest)
  • Specialist Lenders – More flexible on use types, e.g. InterBay, Precise, Together Money, Shawbrook

Note: Many of these lenders don’t deal with the public directly – you’ll need a broker (like Advocate Finance) to access them.

What Lenders Typically Look For

Each lender is different, but common criteria include:

  • Is the residential element over 40% of the property?
  • What type of business is operating below?
  • Is the property freehold or leasehold?
  • What’s the loan-to-value (LTV) required?
  • Is it an investment or owner-occupied?

Click to see more information about the types of properties that qualify for a mixed use mortgage

We’ll Match You to the Right Lender

We work with a wide panel of lenders and can guide you to the most suitable options – saving you time and money.

  • Compare interest rates
  • Present your case clearly to underwriters
  • Access deals not available on the high street

Take a look at one of our lending semi commercial case studies.

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