Bridge Financing

Get access to flexible funding to meet your short-term borrowing needs.

Secure short-term finance

For short-term funding to meet an immediate need, bridge financing (otherwise known as a bridging loan) could be your solution. For example, maybe you want to buy a property but have not sold your current home, or you need to pay an unexpected tax bill. A bridging loan will help you ‘bridge the gap’ and provide quick access to the funds you need until you can make alternative funding arrangements.

A bridging loan is a short-term secured loan (typically 12 months or less) that provides an immediate cash boost. It is possible to borrow large sums of money, and the repayment terms can be flexible to fit in with your plans.

However, as bridging loans are typically more expensive than other ways to borrow money, seeking expert advice would be prudent. We can advise you on the risks, assess whether another form of funding would be more appropriate and access deals unavailable to you by going directly to a lender. Then, with our knowledge and access to the whole of market, we can match your needs to the right bridging loan and resolve your short-term financing needs.

What might you use a bridging loan for?

Bridging finance could be used for lots of reasons, for example:

  • To purchase a property while you wait for another one to sell
  • To buy a property at auction when you only have 28 days to pay for the property in full and may not be able to secure a mortgage in time
  • To purchase and develop a derelict or uninhabitable property that mainstream lenders deem unsuitable for mortgage purposes
  • To pay an unexpected tax bill within the deadline
  • To provide short-term working capital for your business
  • During your divorce to pay legal fees, buy your partner out of your jointly owned home or finance a move into a different house

Securing your bridging loan

If you need a bridging loan, we can guide you through the process and help you secure your loan swiftly. We start by understanding your needs and assessing whether a bridging loan is the best option for your circumstances. We will then search the market to find the right loan for you. Once you are happy to proceed, we will help you to complete the paperwork and manage the process to its completion. Decisions are often made quickly, so you should have swift access to the funds.

By using Foresight to secure your bridging loan, you will have peace of mind that you have sourced the most competitive deal for your situation.

For help sourcing and arranging your bridging loan, please get in touch.

Mortgages are secured on your home. You could lose your home if you do not keep up payments on your mortgage.

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