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Specialist Commercial Mortgage Broker in Elgin

CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Elgin and Scotland. Led by Matt Lenzie, ex-Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland, institutional-grade underwriting, direct lender access and decisions in 48 hours.

£300M+
Capital Raised
48hrs
Decision Time
100+
Lender Panel
£95
Avg Price/sq ft
6%
Average Yield
+11.8%
5yr Price Growth
+9%
5yr Rental Growth

Elgin commercial mortgage brokers, ex-bankers with direct lender access

CMB combines former Lloyds and Bank of Scotland underwriting experience with direct board-level relationships at the UK's leading commercial lenders.

Ex-Banking Background

Former Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland professionals who understand lender criteria inside-out

Board-Level Access

Direct relationships with lender decision-makers for faster approvals and better terms

£300M+ Track Record

Proven success arranging complex commercial property finance across the UK

Elgin commercial property market signals

The factors lenders weigh when assessing Elgin commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.

Moray capital. Famous whisky distilleries. Historic cathedral ruins.

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Key Industries

  • Whisky Distilling (Speyside)
  • Cashmere (Johnstons of Elgin)
  • Defence (RAF Lossiemouth)
  • Agriculture
  • Retail

Transport Links

  • ScotRail to Inverness (40 mins)/Aberdeen (90 mins)
  • A96 to Inverness/Aberdeen
  • A941 to Dufftown/Speyside
  • RAF Lossiemouth (6 miles)

Regeneration

Elgin town centre improvement; BID scheme investment; Elgin Cathedral heritage; former barrack site; Moray Sports Centre; housing growth at Findrassie; Bilbohall development

Elgin commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance

Three core debt structures cover the majority of Elgin commercial property deals. Each carries a different lender panel, LTV ceiling and pricing band, match the structure to the asset and the timeline.

Commercial Mortgages

Long-term financing for commercial and mixed-use property purchases, refinancing, and investment, tailored by experienced brokers who understand complex deal structures.

From £50,000Up to 75% LTV5-25 years

Commercial Remortgage

Refinance an existing commercial mortgage to lower your rate, switch lender, release equity or restructure the loan.

From £150,000Up to 75% LTV5-25 years (typical 5-year fixed reverting to variable)

Commercial Bridging Finance

Fast, flexible short-term finance for commercial property transactions, decisions in 48 hours, completion in days, and creative structuring for deals that mainstream lenders will not touch.

From £50,000Up to 75% LTV1-18 months

Development Finance

Specialist funding for ground-up construction, major refurbishment, and mixed-use development projects, structured with staged drawdowns aligned to your build programme.

From £150,000Up to 75% LTV6-24 months
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Matt Lenzie

Founder & Principal Broker

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 Elgin. 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.

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Elgin commercial property investment fundamentals

What makes Elgin fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.

Investment Highlights

  • Average commercial property yields of 6% across the local market
  • 11.8% property price growth over the past five years
  • 9% rental growth over five years supporting income returns
  • Strong occupier demand from Whisky Distilling (Speyside) and Cashmere (Johnstons of Elgin) sectors
  • Excellent transport connectivity including ScotRail to Inverness (40 mins)/Aberdeen (90 mins)
  • Active regeneration programmes driving future capital growth

Development Opportunities

Elgin presents development opportunities linked to Elgin town centre improvement. Growing demand from the Whisky Distilling (Speyside) sector is creating opportunities for purpose-built commercial space and conversion projects. Strong transport links enhance viability for mixed-use and residential-led schemes.

Lender Appetite

Good appetite for whisky and tourism.

Property Types We Finance

Agricultural BuildingsRural Commercial UnitsRetail UnitsHigh Street ShopsShopping Centres

Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Elgin and the wider Scotland region, from commercial property purchases to development and refurbishment projects.

Need a commercial mortgage decision in Elgin?

Our team will review your asset, sector and structure against current Elgin lender appetite and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24–48 hours. No application until you're ready.

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Elgin Location

Commercial mortgage services available across Elgin and surrounding areas. View larger map

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