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A bridge loan is effectively a borrowed amount that is used to cover a gap in long-term finance arrangements or to cover specific short-term requirements. Think of it as a "bridge" between longer-term loans and payments.
With similar amounts of finance as a mortgage but with a shorter-term repayment structure, bridging loans are often used to 'bridge 'the gap in moving a business into new premises or cover a home loan while you wait to sell.
Further explanations of a bridging lone are:
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But you still may be wondering, why should I take out short-term financing?
We'll explain the benefits of short term bridging finances and the reasons why bridging loans are an attractive option for many borrowers in Scotland and across the UK.
Wondering what the advantages of a bridging lone are? We've listed some of the top benefits of bridging lones below:
Terms can be tailored to suit your unique circumstances and projections.
A short-term bridge loan can be arranged much quicker, within days or weeks, rather than months, as with a regular residential mortgage.
This type of short-term loan is secured against property value, meaning they do not focus on your income or credit record.
For regulated bridging loans, the interest will be included in the total amount of the loan, which is to be repaid by the exit strategy at the end. This helps to relieve financial pressure on homeowners already paying for a personal mortgage.
The same option to include interest in the total amount is also available to non-regulated investor borrowers, reducing the pressure on cash flow throughout the project.
It's possible to secure high loan-to-value (LTV) financing with a bridge loan. Many lenders are willing to offer 75% LTV terms, with some lenders willing to provide up to 80% LTV with additional security. The ability to source such a significant percentage of the finance needed gives borrowers sufficient leverage in buying a property in Scotland.
The bridging loans and development finance market has been enjoying brisk trading in recent times, and the Lending Channel can provide access to a wide range of secondary lenders.
Based in Scotland, we are experts in the Scottish bridging loans market, finding the best bespoke funding solutions available for our clients across the country (including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Fife, Dundee and Aberdeen) and throughout the UK.
We provide guidance, support, and services to secure the best market leading rates that will meet all your requirements for short-term financing. We are here for you with an extensive network of lenders and specialist knowledge in all financing areas.
Get in touch with our team of bridging finance lenders, whether it is to simply ask 'what is a bridge loan?' or discuss your specific requirements and how we can help find you the best rates on the market.
Many people can qualify for a bridging loan, you just have to meet a number of requirements to prove you are a suitable candidate. Lenders will look for:
For property deals, a bridge loan can provide quick access to funds in situations such as when you wish to buy a new home before the complete sale of your existing property or if you are looking to buy at auction and need funds immediately.
The two types of this short-term bridge loan are:
A closed bridge loan is a loan where the lender knows exactly how the borrower plans to pay back the bridging loan.
You will also be expected to give an exact date when the loan will be fully repaid. This is referred to as an "exit stretgey" and gives the lender more confidence that the loan will be paid back in full, on the date agreed by both parties.
The main points of closed bridging loans are:
A fixed repayment date
The most likely option for those who have exchanged contracts but are waiting for the property sale to complete.
Unlike closed bridging loans, an open bridging loan does not require an exact date on when the loan will be paid off.
This is not to say the loan is open-ended however, it is still a short term loan and repayment is usually expected within the first year.
Open bridiging loans are better suited to borrowers who are planning to buy a new property before finalising contracts to sell an existing property.
The main attribute of open bridging loans are:
No fixed repayment date (although you are typically expected to pay it off within one year).
Perfect for when you have equity tied up in a property but you are unsure of when that property will be sold.
When a bridging loan is taken out, a 'charge' will be placed on your property. This charge acts as a legal agreement that prioritises the lenders who will be repaid first your loans not be repaid.
If your property has a mortgage, it will likely be the case that a 2nd charge loan is what is taken, which that if the loan's repayments are completed, your home will be sold off to repay the debts with the mortgage being paid off first.
If the property is owned outright, or the bridge loan was to repay a mortgage in full, a 1st charge loan would be taken out. This means that the bridge loan would be paid off first if you fell behind with repayments.
Our panel of specialist finance lenders can arrange bridging loans for many reasons, typically:
It is essential to consider your exit strategy before committing to a bridging loan, as this is a form of secured loan, and your property is at risk if you don’t secure funding in time to repay the bridging loan at the agreed date.
Please note that specialist finance of this type is not always authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority; therefore, our funders can afford to adopt a more flexible approach to assessing deals. Whatever your situation, give us a call to see if we can help.
The quickest way to have your short-term finance enquiry assessed is to telephone one of our advisers on 01738 583008 or complete the online enquiry to start the ball rolling.
If you feel that a bridging loan could be right for you, whether for a commerical property or a resedital property, the best advice we can give is to speak to a bridging finance lenders and mortgage experts.
The Lending Channel is highly experienced in helping clients in Scotland get the bridging loan that they need.
Speak to our team today to see how we can help you achieve the type of bridging loan you require.
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