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BRIDGING LOANS

Move fast.
Bridge the gap.

When high-street banks take months, bridging lenders take days. We arrange short-term finance for auction purchases, chain breaks, refurbishment projects and anything else that needs to happen quickly.

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House keys on a signed property contract
Completion in Days
Regulated & Unregulated
Up to 75% LTV
1 to 24 Month Terms

When bridging finance makes sense

Bridging loans fill the gap when conventional mortgages are too slow or the property does not meet standard lending criteria. They are short-term by design, typically lasting between 1 and 24 months, with the full balance repaid at the end of the term.

Interest can be rolled up into the loan so there are no monthly payments during the term. You repay everything, capital and interest, when the bridge is redeemed.

Common uses

Auction purchases

Auction contracts usually require completion within 28 days. A standard mortgage will not complete that fast. We arrange pre-approved bridging lines so you can bid with confidence.

Chain breaks

If your buyer falls through but you have already committed to your onward purchase, a bridge lets you complete now and repay once your original property sells.

Uninhabitable properties

Standard lenders will not mortgage a property without a working kitchen or bathroom. A bridge lets you buy it, do the work, then refinance onto a normal mortgage.

Refurbishment funding

Purchase plus works funding for properties that need renovation before they can be let or sold. We structure bridges with a works facility built in.

Common questions

Regulated vs unregulated bridging
If the property being used as security is, or will be, your main residence then the bridge must be regulated by the FCA. Investment and commercial property bridges are unregulated and generally offer more flexibility on terms. We arrange both.
How quickly can you complete?
Some bridging lenders can complete in as little as 5 working days from application. Realistically, most complete within 2 to 3 weeks once a valuation has been instructed. Speed depends on the complexity of the case and how quickly your solicitor can work.
What is the cost?
Bridging rates are quoted monthly, typically between 0.45% and 1.5% per month depending on the LTV, property type and borrower profile. There is usually an arrangement fee of 1-2% of the loan amount. We compare the whole market to find you the best deal.
Exit strategy requirements
Every bridging lender wants to see a clear exit. The most common exits are sale of the property, refinancing onto a term mortgage, or a combination of both. We check that your planned exit is realistic before we submit anything.

Focused on the exit

A bridging loan is only as good as its exit strategy. Before we submit your application, we make sure your long-term plan, whether that is selling the asset or refinancing onto a term mortgage, is solid and ready to execute.

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