Case Study · United Kingdom

Financing Provided for Purchasing Property in UK

29 November 2018

Financing Provided for Purchasing Property in UK

Rikvin Capital provides a short-term loan to finance the purchase of a property in UK

A corporation had their sights set on purchasing a commercial building, but they were facing a major obstacle: a lack of liquidity. Despite having valuable assets, they were unable to secure a loan from traditional banks. This put the corporation in a tough position, as the clock was ticking and the deal was in danger of falling through.

That’s when the corporation approached Rikvin Capital. Rikvin Capital saw the potential in the deal and was willing to provide the financing required to make it happen. However, since there was an existing senior debt funded by a bank, the corporation was not able to provide the first charge on the property.

To secure the financing, the corporation pledged 100% of the shares that owned the property and also pledged the rental income. With these assets as collateral, Rikvin Capital was able to move quickly and provide the corporation with the funds they needed to close the deal. Thanks to Rikvin Capital’s support, the corporation was able to complete the purchase of the commercial building and take the next step in their business journey.

Problem

  • A corporation was looking to purchase a commercial building, but was lacking liquidity and was unable to get a loan from traditional banks.
  • The client was not able to provide the first charge on the property as there was an existing senior debt funded by a bank.

Solution

  • In order to receive funding from Rikvin Capital, the client pledged 100% of the shares that owned the property and also pledged the rental income.
  • Rikvin Capital moved quickly to provide the client with the funds required to close the deal.

Related: Read about when Rikvin Capital provided bridging finance for a nursing home in Wales

  • Location: Glasgow, Scotland
  • Market Value: £2,000,000
  • Loan Amount: £300,000
  • Loan-to-Value: 30%
  • Duration of Loan: 12 Months
  • Payment Schedule: Monthly
  • Asset Type: Commercial Property
  • Completion Time: 14 Days

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FAQ

My UK property already has senior bank debt and I cannot offer first charge. Can you still lend?

Yes. The Glasgow case here lent £300,000 against a £2 million commercial building (15% loan-to-value of the borrower's equity slice) where the senior bank had first charge. We took a 100% share pledge over the property-owning company plus an assignment of rental income as alternative security.

What kinds of alternative security do you accept where first charge is not available?

Common alternatives include a share pledge over the property-owning SPV, assignment of rental income, second-ranking legal charge, personal guarantees, or pledges of other assets owned by the borrower. The exact structure depends on what the senior lender allows.

How quickly can a second-position or share-pledge loan complete?

14 working days is realistic, as in this Glasgow case. The legal work is more involved than a straight first-charge mortgage because the security includes share pledges and rental assignments, but the underwriting timeline is similar.