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# Commercial warehouse mortgage

Warehouse lending remains one of the strongest areas of commercial finance, but criteria varies widely between lenders. Our role is to identify the most appropriate lender and structure, ensuring the mortgage aligns with both the asset and long-term strategy.

Warehouse lending remains one of the strongest areas of commercial finance, but criteria varies widely between lenders. Our role is to identify the most appropriate lender and structure, ensuring the mortgage aligns with both the asset and long-term strategy.

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## Commercial warehouse mortgage

We assist investors and business owners with commercial mortgages for warehouse and industrial properties, supporting purchases, refinances, and development-led funding across the logistics and industrial sector. [Warehouse mortgages](https://mortgagelane.com/insights/warehouse-mortgages) are structured to reflect the operational nature of the asset and are typically available at 60% to 75% loan-to-value (LTV), subject to property quality, income strength, and lender appetite.

Warehouse lending remains one of the strongest areas of commercial finance, but criteria varies widely between lenders. Our role is to identify the most appropriate lender and structure, ensuring the mortgage aligns with both the asset and long-term strategy.

### Lending Criteria and Key Challenges

Warehouse mortgage underwriting focuses on a combination of location, functionality, income security, and exit risk. Common challenges we manage include:

### Valuation approach

Investment warehouses are usually valued on an income-led (MV1) basis, while owner-occupied assets may be assessed on a vacant possession or 90-180 day value. Selecting the correct valuation method is critical to maximising borrowing capacity.

### Tenant type and lease structure

Lenders strongly favour warehouses let to logistics operators, manufacturers, or national occupiers on longer, unbroken leases. Short leases, tenant breaks, or specialist occupiers can reduce LTV or increase pricing.

### Property specification and utility

Factors such as eaves height, yard space, loading access, floor loading, and proximity to transport infrastructure materially affect lender appetite and valuation outcomes.

### Borrower experience

Investors are assessed on asset management track record, while owner-occupiers are assessed on business trading strength and cash flow sustainability.

### Location and Market Demand

Warehouses located near motorway networks, ports, rail hubs, or urban distribution centres are viewed as lower risk and typically attract stronger lender terms. Demand driven by logistics, distribution, and e-commerce continues to underpin lender confidence in well-specified industrial assets.

### How We Help

As a whole-of-market commercial mortgage broker, we assist by:

- Matching warehouse assets to lenders with genuine industrial appetite
- Managing valuation strategy to avoid conservative outcomes
- Structuring cases around tenant strength, lease profile, and DSCR requirements
- Navigating lender criteria to secure competitive, sustainable terms

A [warehouse commercial mortgage](https://mortgagelane.com/insights/warehouse-mortgages) can be a highly effective way to deploy capital within a resilient asset class. With the right lender selection and structure, industrial property can deliver strong income stability and long-term value as part of a diversified commercial portfolio.

## Talk it through with an adviser

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Published: 2026-08-04

Last reviewed: 2026-08-04

Source: https://mortgagelane.com/guides/commercial-mortgages/commercial-warehouse-mortgage