Case Study · United Kingdom

Commercial Property Loan for Met Tower in Glasgow, UK

31 August 2018

Commercial Property Loan for Met Tower in Glasgow, UK

A corporation had big plans to purchase a building in Glasgow, UK, but their success came with a tight deadline. They needed to make the downpayment in a short period of time, but their traditional bank was unable to provide them with the funds in the necessary timeframe.

With time running out, the corporation reached out to Rikvin Capital for help. Rikvin Capital understood the urgency of the situation and jumped into action. They went through the necessary due diligence procedures, obtained a valuation, and generated the relevant documents, all with the goal of providing the corporation with the loan they needed.

The building was located in the heart of Glasgow and was considered a landmark, making it a valuable investment for the corporation. With the loan from Rikvin Capital, the corporation was able to make the downpayment and take the first step towards realizing their vision for the building.

This experience taught the corporation the importance of having a financial partner who was willing to go the extra mile to help them succeed. They were grateful for the support from Rikvin Capital and were looking forward to making their mark in Glasgow with their new building.

Problem

  • A corporation had won a bid to purchase a building from the city council and needed to make the downpayment in a short period of time.

Solution

  • Rikvin Capital was approached to provide a loan on an urgent basis.
  • The site is located in the heart of Glasgow and is considered a landmark.
  • After going through due diligence procedures, obtaining a valuation, and generating the relevant documents, Rikvin Capital provided the loan to the client.

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  • Location: Glasgow, Scotland
  • Market Value: £15,000,000
  • Loan Amount: £900,000
  • Loan-to-Value: 6%
  • Duration of Loan: 3 Months
  • Payment Schedule: Rolled-up Interest Paid at End
  • Asset Type: Commercial Building
  • Completion Time: 9 Days

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FAQ

Can Rikvin Capital fund a fast deposit on a Glasgow landmark commercial building?

Yes. The Met Tower case here lent £900,000 against a £15 million Glasgow commercial building (6% loan-to-value) in 9 days, covering the borrower's downpayment so they could secure the asset while the bank loan was being processed. Deposit-bridge financing is a common deal type for landmark UK acquisitions.

Why was the loan-to-value so low on this deal?

The borrower only needed deposit-level funding (around 6% of the building's value), not full acquisition funding. We sized the loan to the actual cash gap, not to maximum borrowing capacity. Lower loan-to-value also enables a shorter, cheaper bridge given the limited risk.

How fast can deposit financing be arranged for a UK commercial purchase?

7 to 10 working days for a clean situation, as in this 9-day Glasgow deal. The timeline covers KYC, an independent valuation and standard legal documentation. For very tight deadlines we work with your conveyancer from day one.