CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Blackburn and Lancashire. Led by Matt Lenzie, ex-Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland, institutional-grade underwriting, direct lender access and decisions in 48 hours.
CMB combines former Lloyds and Bank of Scotland underwriting experience with direct board-level relationships at the UK's leading commercial lenders.
Former Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland professionals who understand lender criteria inside-out
Direct relationships with lender decision-makers for faster approvals and better terms
Proven success arranging complex commercial property finance across the UK
The factors lenders weigh when assessing Blackburn commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“Strong aerospace and manufacturing sector with BAE connection. Town centre regeneration ongoing.”
, CMB Market Analysis
Pennine Gateway; Cathedral Quarter; Darwen town centre
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207 commercial sales in Blackburn across the last 60 months, sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. 10 records in the current sample are confidently sector-classified; the wider recent sample is shown as general commercial transaction evidence.
Harwood Edge Barn, Wilpshire Road, Rishton, Blackburn
Abbott House Farm, Abbott Brow, Mellor, Blackburn
Kirn House, Preston New Road, Mellor Brook, Blackburn
Guardian House, 42, Preston New Road, Blackburn
Transport House, Iron Street, Blackburn
Royal Oak Hotel, Royal Oak Avenue, Blackburn
Gibson House, Walpole Street, Blackburn
The Barn By The River, Kenyon Lane, Dinckley, Blackburn
Unit C, Lower Philips Road, Whitebirk Industrial Estate, Blackburn
Union House, St Peter Street, Blackburn
62, New Chapel Street, Blackburn
35, Mincing Lane, Blackburn
Union Court, Unit 6, Alan Ramsbottom Way, Great Harwood, Blackburn
Vale Mill, Unit 1, Emerald Street, Blackburn
23, Cliffe Lane, Great Harwood, Blackburn
Primrose Cottage, Lovely Hall Lane, Salesbury, Blackburn
18, Holden Street, Belthorn, Blackburn
30, Quebec Road, Blackburn
30, Quebec Road, Blackburn
2, Dewhurst Row, Langho, Blackburn
Hillock Farm, Northcote Road, Langho, Blackburn
3, Whalley Old Road, Langho, Blackburn
Whittle Hall Farm, Old Nab Road, Langho, Blackburn
10, Hamilton Street, Blackburn
The Barracks, Canterbury Street, Blackburn
Canda Copying Limited, Walpole Street, Blackburn
412, Bolton Road, Blackburn
Pleasant View Farm, Saccary Lane, Mellor, Blackburn
233, Shear Brow, Blackburn
110, Redlam, Blackburn
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records). Sector classification is address-based and best-effort; unclassified records are shown as general commercial transactions and smaller sectors may include mixed-use or conversion deals.
Three core debt structures cover the majority of Blackburn commercial property deals. Each carries a different lender panel, LTV ceiling and pricing band, match the structure to the asset and the timeline.
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With a career spanning Lloyds Bank, Bank of Scotland, and a partnership in a corporate finance business, Matt brings institutional-grade expertise to every deal in Blackburn. Currently a board advisor to a pension administrator and trustee with £3.9bn of assets under advisory, Matt has raised over £300m of capital for property professionals across the UK.
View Full ProfileWhat makes Blackburn fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Blackburn presents development opportunities linked to Pennine Gateway. Growing demand from the Manufacturing sector is creating opportunities for purpose-built commercial space and conversion projects. Strong transport links enhance viability for mixed-use and residential-led schemes.
Standard appetite. Aerospace sector valued.
Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Blackburn and the wider Lancashire region, from industrial unit purchases to specialist industrial financing.
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Recent sales, planning movement and market signals for Blackburn, drawn from HM Land Registry data and local authority planning registers.
HM Land Registry data shows 207 commercial property transactions in the Blackburn area over the past 60 months, with a median sale price of £120k. Lender appetite tends to follow transaction evidence, so an active local market supports stronger valuations.
Source: HM Land Registry price paid data
HM Land Registry records the sale of The Barracks, Canterbury Street, Blackburn for £936,367 in Q4 2025, one of 17 commercial transactions recorded in the Blackburn area that quarter.
Source: HM Land Registry price paid data
Planning movement often signals upcoming finance demand. If you are buying, refinancing or developing in Blackburn, see our guide to getting a commercial mortgage or talk to us about the local market.
The questions we answer most often on Blackburn deals, covered in depth in our knowledge hub.
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Typical 2026 pricing by product, and what drives the rate you are offered.
Data-grounded answers about commercial property finance in Blackburn, sourced from HM Land Registry transactions and our own deal flow.
HM Land Registry recorded 207 commercial property transactions in Blackburn during the most recent reporting window. The median commercial sale price is £120,000, with the middle 50% of deals between £80,000 and £208,000. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records).
The median commercial sale price recorded by HM Land Registry in Blackburn is £120,000. Smaller end deals (lower quartile) sit around £80,000, while larger transactions (upper quartile) reach £208,000 and above. These are the figures lenders will benchmark valuations against when assessing a commercial mortgage application in Blackburn.
The most active commercial sectors in Blackburn (by recorded transaction count) are: office (6 transactions), agri (2 transactions), hotel (1 transaction). Sector mix matters because lender appetite, LTV ceilings and rate pricing all vary by use class. Speak to our team for an indicative quote on the sector you are targeting.
Yes. We arrange commercial mortgages, commercial bridging finance and development finance for property in Blackburn. Typical loan sizes range from £150,000 to £25m+, with LTVs up to 75% on standard commercial assets and up to 70% LTGDV on development. Whole-of-market access, including the high-street banks, challenger lenders and specialist commercial funders.
Call 07595 366094 or use the contact form to request a commercial mortgage quote in Blackburn. We will review the asset, sector, deal structure and lender appetite specific to Blackburn and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24 to 48 hours.