FINANCE SOLUTIONS
Property bridging loans, commonly referred to as bridging finance, are short-term loans designed to bridge the gap between the purchase of a new property and the sale of an existing one. These loans are particularly useful for property buyers who need quick access to funds to secure a new property before their existing one is sold.
Bridging finance for property development can be secured from £100k to £1M. If the question is how much you can borrow, it will depend on the property's value. Indeed, Kinetic Finance will help you evaluate the property. Property value refers to the amount of equity you have in the property and your loan-to-value (LTV) ratio. Your ability to repay the loan is also one of the deciding factors when it comes to bridging finance for property.
1. Purchasing a new property before selling an existing one.
2. Funding property renovations or developments.
3. Raising capital quickly for investment opportunities.
4. Covering unexpected costs related to property transactions.
Bridging loans bridge the gap while the organisation or the individual is trying to secure a permanent financing solution. These loans offer immediate cash flow to meet current obligations, while borrowers wait to get access to a larger fund.
Property bridging loan interest rates are typically between 1.5% and 2% per month. However, the exact interest rate you get will depend on the type of property you are buying, your exit strategy, how quickly you need the capital, your loan to value (LTV),and the bridging loan provider you opt for.
Property bridging loans are typically secured against the asset being purchased or renovated. In the buy-to-let market, this means a property that you are purchasing, renovating, or securing at auction, will be used as the collateral. Bridge loans are not directly linked to the borrower’s income. To repay the loan, the borrower would need to sell the property, sell another property or asset, or raise long-term finance to pay it back. So, when taking out a bridge loan, do ask for an exit plan.
After the legal process is completed, Kinetic Finance will disburse the loan amount. This is done by paying off the existing mortgage on the property being sold and providing the remaining funds for the purchase of the new property. Finally, you need to repay the loan according to the agreed-upon timeframe. Bridging loans are usually short-term loans, and repayment is often expected when the sale of the old property is finalised.
You can apply for a self-employed bridging loan as an individual or a company. You can be a sole trader, in a partnership, or a limited company director. However, Kinetic Finance will need to see proof of your financial status.
You can borrow up to £1m with bridging finance, but it is typically capped at about 70% of the value of the property you are using as security..
The average bridging loan has a duration of 12 months.
Getting a bridging loan can take between 72 hours and two weeks to complete. Some bridging loans can be arranged in just 24 hours. Please note that having the necessary paperwork and using an experienced solicitor could help you get a bridging loan faster.
Property developers apply for a bridging loan with a bridging loan lender. The bridging loan lender can compare lending options, providing all necessary details, such as the scale and feasibility of the project, capital, and information about the property(s) being developed.