Award-Winning Property & Development Finance for Experienced UK Investors

For property investors, lenders, and professionals.

Unicorn Commercial Finance is a specialist property and development finance brokerage trusted by experienced investors, developers, and portfolio landlords across the UK. We provide strategic funding solutions that deliver speed, flexibility, and value — helping our clients unlock opportunities and grow their portfolios with confidence.

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Have questions about our commercial finance solutions? We're here to help! Reach out to us directly on WhatsApp at +447746212528 for prompt assistance. Our team of property finance consultants is ready to provide tailored advice and support for your investment needs.

We work exclusively with experienced property professionals who need tailored funding rather than off-the-shelf products. From bridging loans to multi-million-pound development finance, our consultative approach ensures every deal is structured to fit your exact goals, timelines, and exit strategy.

Growth Capital For Property Investors

Acquisition finance, portfolio expansion, development loans.

Development & Bridging Lender Support

Structuring new lending operations, credit lines, risk frameworks and capital deployment.

High-Value Refinancing and Redraw Facilities

Secured against commercial, residential investment or mixed-assets.

Referral Partner Solutions

You have clients with borrowing needs; I provide expert servicing and delivery.

What We Do

Capital Raising & Structuring
Designing bespoke credit lines for acquisitions, refinancing, or portfolio growth.
Whether you’re scaling a property business or launching a new lending platform, we engineer the structure, negotiate the terms, and deliver funding that fits.


Packager Relationships
We hold direct packager status with
Shawbrook Bank, Together, and MT Finance, providing priority access to bespoke term, development and bridging products.
These relationships give our clients an institutional-grade platform, without the bureaucracy.


Institutional and Private Capital
Our reach spans
private investors, family offices, institutional funds, and specialist lenders across the UK and overseas.
We know where capital lives - and how to make it move.


Advisory for Lenders
We support early- and mid-stage bridging and development lenders to build the infrastructure needed to lend safely and responsibly.
From credit policy and risk frameworks to sourcing wholesale lines, we help funders become lenders.



Professional Partnerships
We work with accountants, solicitors, wealth managers, and estate agents who trust us to handle their clients’ borrowing requirements discreetly and efficiently.

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Why Work With Us

Direct access: You’ll work personally with our Managing Director (Som Emadi) from start to finish - no hand-offs, no junior staff.

Proven capability: Decades of experience arranging high-value secured credit for investors and lenders.

Institutional reach: Relationships across private and global lending markets ensure true optionality.

Strategic insight: We don’t just place funding - we structure and negotiate facilities to optimise cost, flexibility, and speed.

Confidential and precise: Every mandate is treated with discretion and executed with commercial rigour.

Finance FAQs

See below some common questions and answers below, or call us at 03332 423 447

  • What types of commercial properties qualify for financing?

    Most types of commercial properties such as offices, warehouses, retail buildings, and multifamily units can be financed, as long as they generate reliable income.

  • How does the loan-to-value ratio (LTV) affect financing?

    LTV ratio directly impacts how much finance a client can secure. Higher LTV ratios indicate higher risk for lenders, which usually translates to higher interest rates.

  • How is the interest rate calculated for commercial property loans?

    The interest rate for commercial property loans is calculated based on several factors, including the borrower’s creditworthiness, the property’s location and condition, loan term, and the size of down payment.

  • How much down payment is required for commercial property financing?

    Some lenders may require down payments as low as 10%, while others may require up to 40%. The down payment amount required depends on the type of property and the borrower's creditworthiness

  • What are the advantages of using a commercial property finance broker?

    A commercial property finance broker can help borrowers navigate the complex process of securing finance, negotiate more favourable loan terms, access a wider range of lenders and provide expertise on the market.

  • What are the typical loan terms for commercial property loans?

    The loan term for commercial property loans can range from one year (short-term) to 30 years (long-term). However, most commercial property loans range between 5-15 years.

  • What are the usual fees associated with commercial property loans?

    Fees include origination fees, appraisal fees, credit report fees, and legal fees, and other costs that vary depends on the type of loan, terms, and location.

  • Can first-time buyers get commercial property loans?

    Yes, first-time buyers can get commercial property loans, but some conditions might apply, such as higher interest rates, bigger down payments or lower LTV ratios.

  • What documentation is required to apply for commercial property financing?

    Generally, lenders require proof of income, business or personal tax returns, a detailed financial statement, and property details such as title deeds, leasehold agreements, and appraisal reports.

  • How long does it take to secure commercial property financing?

    Depending on the lender, securing commercial property financing can take anywhere from 2-4 weeks to several months.

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