Bridging finance is a form of short-term borrowing that provides immediate access to funds, typically secured against property assets. It is commonly used to bridge the gap between the purchase of a property and the sale of an existing property or securing long-term financing, hence the name “bridging” finance.
Bridging finance may be the right solution for you in many circumstances, these include If you are purchasing a property that is not current habitable or lettable, you have a short completion deadline, such as an auction purchase, or it could be that you are waiting for another property to sell and need to complete another purchase before these funds are available.
One of the key advantages of bridging finance is its speed and flexibility. Traditional mortgage applications can be lengthy and may not align with tight property purchase timelines. Bridging loans can be arranged quickly, allowing you to seize time-sensitive investment opportunities.
Bridging finance can be an effective solution when faced with a property chain break. If you are in the process of selling a property but need funds to complete the purchase of a new one, a bridging loan can provide the necessary finance to proceed without delays.
Many property investors participate in auctions to acquire properties at competitive prices. Bridging finance offers a viable option to secure funds within auction timeframes, as traditional mortgages often cannot be arranged quickly enough.
Bridging loan finance can be used to finance property refurbishment projects, allowing investors to add value to the property before refinancing or selling it.
Bridging loans typically have higher interest rates compared to traditional mortgages due to their short-term nature and speed of execution. It is crucial to carefully consider the interest rates, fees, and associated costs when evaluating the viability of bridging finance for your investment strategy.
Bridging finance is a short-term solution, usually ranging from a few months to a year. Having a well-defined exit strategy is vital to repay the loan within the agreed term. This could involve refinancing with a long-term mortgage, selling the property, or using other available funds.
Bridging lenders assess the loan-to-value ratio of the property to determine the loan amount they are willing to offer. Typically, bridging loans can cover up to 75% of the property’s value, but this can vary among lenders. It is essential to have a clear understanding of the LTV requirements and ensure you have the necessary funds to cover the remaining portion of the property purchase.
The perfect opportunity arose for our clients to purchase their dream property at auction. However, yet to sell their existing home, we were able to complete on a bridging loan to allow them to complete the purchase of the new property within the auction timescales, without the pressure of them having to sell their own homes.
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Myself and wife Victoria have worked with Nichola since inception of our property business, five years ago. Whilst the suggested practice is to use multiple finance brokers, we have solely used Nichola and will do so going forward. Whilst we are no doubt one of many of her clients, she always remembers our property strategy and go forward plan upon calling or emailing her. Nichola's knowledge of the mortgage market is clearly very broad. Our latest project was a mixed-use commercial unit whereby she clearly explained to us the remortgage process when splitting the freehold title. Her patience and clarity were appreciated, as this was our biggest project to date, we really felt supported and confident throughout. Highly recommended.
Have used Nicki for 3/4 years now and she is always really helpful. From placing finance to being willing to answer general questions about the mortgage market I know that I can reach out at any point. I’ve used her for both investment property finance and also the sourcing of a mortgage for my own home. I recommend regularly.
I have used Nicki for 4 years now and she has provided me 5 Buy to Let mortgages, 1 bridging loan & 2 personal mortgages. Some of these have been very complicated purchases. I have previously been let down by other mortgage brokers promising the world and failing to deliver. Nicki's knowledge is immense, she delivers what she promises and never stops trying to find you a better mortgage even after she has already got you DIP.
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