Bridging Loans

Need fast, flexible funding for your property or business venture? Bridging Finance London can search over 250 lenders to secure the best deals when time is of the essence.

Short term finance for (almost) any purpose

If you’re looking for quick, flexible funding for property purchases or business opportunities, you’re in the right place.

We’re here to help you understand bridging loans and find the right borrowing solution for your needs.

Loans from £150,000 to £100m
Terms from 1 to 36 months
Borrow up to 80% of open market value
100% funding available
Interest roll up (no monthly payments)
No maximum age
Non-status options
Poor credit history
Fast decisions

Expert finance advice
tailored to you

Quality service

Fast, friendly and professional service.

Lender Choice

Over 250 Banks, Hedge Funds, Family Offices & more.

Experience

Over 15 years of specialist finance broking.

Bespoke Lending

Finance tailored specifically to meet your needs.

Bridging Loans Explained

So, what exactly are bridging loans?

Think of them as short-term loans that ‘bridge’ the temporary gap between a financial need and a longer-term solution.

They’re typically used for property purchases, renovations, or business cash flow. Most people recognise them as a good option to prevent a property chain from breaking.

Bridging loans are secured against property, fast to arrange and can be a real lifesaver when you need funds quickly.

Most bridging loans are set up for just 12 months, although we do have lenders that offer 36 months.

At Bridging Finance London, we’re experts in arranging bridging loans for all sorts of situations.

Whether you’re a property investor, developer, business owner, or high-net-worth individual, we can help.

We’ve got access to over 250 lenders (and new ones added every day), including private banks and wealthy individuals who lend their own money. This means we can often find solutions where others can’t.

Solutions

Now, let’s talk about the different types of bridging loans we offer.

There’s quite a range, and each serves a specific purpose:

Auction finance

Perfect if you’ve spotted a bargain at a property auction and need funds fast.

Land with planning

Ideal for purchasing land with planning permission, whether you’re looking to build or develop.

VAT bridge

This helps cover the VAT on commercial property purchases, assisting your cash-flow.

Re-bridging

Sometimes you need to extend or replace an existing bridging loan. That’s where re-bridging comes in.

Semi-commercial

For properties that are part commercial, part residential – like a shop with a flat above.

Residential

Used for buying, renovating, or releasing equity from residential properties.

Pure commercial

For purchasing or refinancing purely commercial properties like offices or warehouses.

Light refurbishment

When you need funds for mainly cosmetic property improvements.

Heavy refurbishment

For more substantial property renovations or conversions.

Second charge bridging

This allows you to borrow against a property that already has a mortgage on it.

Non-Status Bridging Loans

Non-status borrowing options up to 70% loan to value.

Criteria & Eligibility

Let’s look at the key lending criteria for short-term bridging loans.

Each of these loan types has its own features and benefits. We’d be happy to chat with you about which might be the best fit for your situation.

Deposit Requirements

Bridging lenders have a lot of flexibility for the ‘right deal’. Here’s just some of the loan to value percentages that we can source.

70% LTV

1st charge loans using an AVM valuation (Automated Valuation Model)

75% LTV

Standard LTV for 1st charge loans and non-status options.

80% LTV

We have many lenders that are comfortable at 80% LTV.

100% LTV

With additional security, 100% financing is possible.

Why Choose Us?

Why choose Bridging Finance London for your bridging loan?

Well, we’re not just brokers – we’re problem solvers.

We specialise in arranging loans of £150,000 and up, and we’re experts in dealing with complex financial situations.

Our team has years of experience and a track record of finding solutions where others have failed.

We understand that every situation is unique.

That’s why we take the time to really understand your needs and goals.

We’ll work closely with you to find the right lender and negotiate the best possible terms.

And because we have such a wide network of lenders, we can often secure rates and terms that you won’t find elsewhere.

How We Can Help

Our expertise lies in crafting bespoke solutions for:

  • Property investors and developers
  • High-net-worth individuals
  • Business owners
  • UK residents and British expats
  • Foreign investors eyeing UK opportunities

Ready to chat?

Please call us on 020 3488 5706

Funding in Spain and Portugal

Fast and competitively priced bridging loans for purchase, capital raising and refinance.

What is a Bridging Loan?

Why Choose a Bridging Loan?

How Does a Bridging Loan Work?

How much can you borrow?

Are 100% loans available?

In certain circumstances lenders are able to give you 100% of the value of a property.

To do this they need to secure the loan against a second or third property, to give them additional security.

Read more: 100% LTV Bridging Loans

Bridging Loans for House Purchase

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The personal attention made all the difference. Other brokers treated our refinancing like a numbers game, but Bridging Finance London found a solution that actually worked for my business needs. Thanks to Matt we got the funding we needed.

Helen W

Bristol
When our bank declined to extend our development loan with just weeks until expiry, Bridging Finance London stepped in. Within 10 days, they'd secured us a £2.1 million bridging loan at excellent rates. Their expertise in complex financing situations is remarkable.

James R

Altrincham, Trafford
After finding our perfect property in Mallorca, we faced losing it due to Spanish mortgage delays. Bridging Finance London stepped in, arranging £2.4 million of short term finance. They understood exactly how to structure the deal for the Spanish legal requirements. Without their expertise and speed, we'd have missed this opportunity.

Philip & Catherine S

Edinburgh
Thank you my friend. My family will be eternally grateful for your kindness and expertise

Rashid A

Wimbledon, London
The personal attention made all the difference. Other brokers treated our refinancing like a numbers game, but Bridging Finance London found a solution that actually worked for my business needs. Thanks to Matt we got the funding we needed.

Helen W

Bristol
When purchasing our apartment in Barcelona, inheritance funds were tied up in legal processes. Matt understood the complexities and secured us £950,000 against our UK portfolio within just 2 weeks. Working with our Spanish lawyers, he helped to make it remarkably straightforward. Mil gracias!

Maria Torres-B

Chelsea, London