A bridging loan is a sort-term loan (usually up to 12 months) secured against an existing property or a property to be purchased. Bridging loans are available on a ‘status’ (income must be proved) or self-certification basis (no proof of income required)

Bridging loans are a very fast and flexible method of raising finance.

There are two main types of bridging loan: the 'closed' bridge and the 'open' bridge.

A ‘closed’ bridge is only available to homebuyers who have a mortgage offer in place for a property purchase or a signed contract in place for a property sale.

An 'open' bridge is available to homebuyers who have found their desired property but may not have put

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their existing home on the market or are stuck in a chain and unable to complete on the sale. It can also be used for many other purposes – see examples below.


The following are typical bridging scenarios:

  • Buying at auction
  • Equity release
  • Avoiding a chain – buy your new home before your present property has sold
  • Property conversions / development
  • Stop repossessions
  • Short-term cash flow – to release equity quickly from the property i.e. to cover a tax shortfall
  • Discounted purchase – to enable you to buy a property at below market value on the condition of a quick completion

Bridging finance is available on both a residential (to 75/80% loan to value) and commercial basis (65/70% loan to value).

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The overall cost for comparison is 4.9% APR

The actual rate available depends upon your circumstances.

Ask for a personalised illustration. APR variable and based on a typical case

A FEE MAY BE CHARGED - AN AVERAGE FEE WOULD BE 2%

YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP
REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE