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NMLS# 2343894
Bridge Loans

Buy Your Next Home
Before You Sell.

Don't lose your next home because you haven't closed on your current one. A bridge loan gives you the short-term capital to move when the right property shows up — on your timeline, not the market's.

Use existing equity to fund your next purchase
No contingency offers — compete like a cash buyer
Terms from 6 to 24 months
Interest-only payments during the bridge period
Available for primary, second home, and investment

Get a Bridge Loan Quote

Tell us your situation — we'll map out your options

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The Bridge Loan Process

1

You find your next home

You're ready to buy but your current home hasn't sold yet. Rather than making a contingent offer — which sellers routinely reject in competitive markets — we fund the gap.

2

We access your existing equity

The bridge loan draws on the equity in your current home to fund the down payment or full purchase of your next property. You close clean — no sale contingency.

3

You move on your schedule

You're in your new home. Now you can stage, prep, and sell your old property properly — without the pressure of a simultaneous closing deadline.

4

Your old home sells — bridge gets repaid

When your previous home closes, the net proceeds pay off the bridge loan. Any remaining equity is yours. Most bridges are repaid within 3–9 months.

Real-World Example

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Current home Worth $900,000 with a $400,000 mortgage balance. Available equity: $500,000.

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New home purchase price $1,100,000. You want to put 20% down ($220,000) to avoid PMI and get the best rate.

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Bridge loan We fund a $220,000 bridge loan against your current home's equity. You close on the new property — no contingency, no delays.

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Old home sells for $910,000 After paying off the $400,000 mortgage and $220,000 bridge loan, you walk away with ~$290,000 in net equity.

Result: You bought your new home on time, competed without a contingency, and captured full market value on your sale — all without touching your new mortgage.

Bridge Loan Parameters

Bridge loans are short-term by design. Here are the key parameters to know before you apply.

Loan Amounts

$100K – $5M

Minimum $100,000. Up to $5M for high-value properties in CA and FL. Loan amount based on available equity in departing residence.

Loan Term

6 – 24 Months

Short-term financing designed to be repaid when the departing property sells. Most borrowers repay within 3–9 months.

Max LTV

Up to 80%

Based on the current appraised value of the departing property. Combined debt on the property typically capped at 80% LTV.

Payments

Interest Only

Monthly payments during the bridge period are interest-only, keeping your carrying cost manageable while you transition.

Credit Score

660+

Minimum 660 FICO for most bridge programs. Stronger credit profiles may qualify for larger loan amounts or lower rates.

Property Types

SFR, Condo, Multi

Primary residence, second home, and investment properties. 1–4 unit residential and select commercial properties eligible.

Bridge Loans Are Right For You If...

Not every buyer needs a bridge loan — but for the right situation, it's the cleanest solution available.

You Found the Right Home

You've found a property you want and the seller won't wait for your home to sell. A bridge loan lets you close now without a contingency.

You're in a Competitive Market

Contingent offers lose to clean offers every time. Remove the contingency and compete at the same level as cash buyers.

You Need More Time to Sell

Selling under pressure leads to price concessions. A bridge loan lets you move out, stage properly, and sell at full market value.

Investors Moving Between Properties

Transitioning equity from one investment property to the next. Bridge financing keeps capital working while you execute your strategy.

Downsizers & Upsizers

Whether you're buying something larger or simplifying, a bridge loan removes the timing pressure of coordinating two simultaneous closings.

Job Relocation

Being relocated for work and need to close quickly in a new market before you've sold in the current one. Bridge buys you the time you need.

Bridge Loan FAQ

During the bridge period, you'll typically carry payments on your current mortgage plus interest-only payments on the bridge loan. Once your new home is purchased, you'll also have a payment on your new mortgage — so yes, there may be a period where you're carrying three payments simultaneously. We model this out upfront so you know exactly what to expect before you commit. Most borrowers carry this for 60–120 days before their old home sells.
Bridge loans typically have terms of 6–24 months. If your home hasn't sold by the end of the bridge term, most lenders offer an extension option, usually for a fee. Before we proceed with a bridge loan, we'll assess your property's market position and realistic sale timeline to make sure a bridge is the right tool for your situation — not just a loan that gets you stuck.
Yes — bridge loans typically carry rates 1.5% to 3% above conventional mortgage rates, reflecting the short-term, higher-risk nature of the product. Because the loan is designed to be outstanding for a matter of months rather than years, the total interest cost is usually modest relative to what you gain — a clean offer, a better sale price, and peace of mind on your timeline.
It depends on how much equity you have. Bridge loans are typically capped at 80% combined LTV on the departing property. If your current mortgage is already at 70–75% LTV, there may not be enough equity for a meaningful bridge loan. We'll run the numbers quickly — just tell us your estimated home value and current mortgage balance and we can give you an answer in minutes.
They're similar in that both use existing home equity, but they serve different purposes. A HELOC is an open revolving line of credit meant for longer-term use. A bridge loan is a short-term, closed-end loan specifically structured for a transitional purchase — it's designed to be repaid in full when the departing property sells. Bridge loans also typically allow higher LTVs in the context of a purchase transaction and can be underwritten faster.

Don't Let Timing Cost You the Right Home

Tell us your situation — current home value, mortgage balance, and what you're trying to buy. We'll map out a bridge strategy in one call.

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