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Specialist Commercial Mortgage Broker in Fort William

CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Fort William 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

£125

Avg Price/sq ft

5.5%

Average Yield

+14.5%

5yr Price Growth

+11%

5yr Rental Growth

Fort William 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

Fort William commercial property market signals

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

“Outdoor capital of UK. Ben Nevis and Great Glen tourism. Strong hospitality sector.”

, CMB Market Analysis

Key Industries

Tourism & Outdoor Recreation
Whisky (Ben Nevis Distillery)
Hospitality
Retail
Aluminium Smelting (JAHAMA Highland Estates)

Transport Links

ScotRail West Highland Line to Glasgow (3hr 45)
A82 to Glasgow/Inverness
Caledonian Canal to Inverness
Jacobite Steam Train to Mallaig (Glenfinnan Viaduct)

Regeneration

Fort William town centre improvement; Blar Mhor development; West End; Nevis Range investment; Inverlochy Castle area; An Aird waterfront; Caol and Lochyside community

Fort William commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance

Three core debt structures cover the majority of Fort William 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

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 Fort William. 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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Fort William commercial property investment fundamentals

What makes Fort William 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 5.5% across the local market
14.5% property price growth over the past five years
11% rental growth over five years supporting income returns
Strong occupier demand from Tourism & Outdoor Recreation and Whisky (Ben Nevis Distillery) sectors
Excellent transport connectivity including ScotRail West Highland Line to Glasgow (3hr 45)
Active regeneration programmes driving future capital growth

Development Opportunities

Fort William presents development opportunities linked to Fort William town centre improvement. Growing demand from the Tourism & Outdoor Recreation 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 tourism properties.

Property Types We Finance

Retail UnitsHigh Street ShopsShopping CentresMixed-Use DevelopmentResidential Development

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

Need a commercial mortgage decision in Fort William?

Our team will review your asset, sector and structure against current Fort William 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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Fort William Location

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