Crown unveils risk service

Designed to help those who have entered into the commercial market in response to tightening market conditions, the service will allow lenders and investors to gain a better understanding of the risks posed by their investments.

Julien Holmes, Crown's managing director, said: “The risk profile of commercial mortgages and the variety of means for mitigating that risk are not always well understood.

“Use of risk management processes at the underwriting stage, during loan administration and when delinquencies arise help lenders mitigate the risks they take on and can substantially reduce the risk of loss.

"Commercial mortgage arrears require specialized management, different from residential mortgage loans and if used effectively, the variety of tools available to a commercial mortgage lender can make a significant financial difference.”