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Bridge Loans / Acquisition & transition

Move on the opportunity. Bridge the transition.

Short-term real estate capital for acquisitions, refinancing, and transitional properties while a sale or longer-term financing takes shape.

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Bridge Loans

Property-backed capital

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THE FINANCING PERSPECTIVE

A bridge between the asset today and the plan ahead.

An acquisition, property sale, or refinance rarely moves on the same schedule. Bridge financing addresses the interval between a current capital need and a planned longer-term solution. The business plan and intended repayment event belong at the center of that discussion.

For a transitional asset, that may mean time to complete improvements, arrange permanent financing, or bring a sale to completion. The loan structure should reflect the work that needs to happen during that period, rather than treat the property as though it is already at its destination.

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WHERE THE STRUCTURE FITS

Start with the purpose.
Build the context.

The same program can serve different opportunities. The purpose helps shape the conversation.

Acquisition before a sale

Explore a purchase while capital remains in another property, with a clear view of the sale intended to repay the bridge.

Refinancing during transition

Consider short-term capital while arranging a longer-term financing solution or completing a property plan.

Asset repositioning

Frame improvements, a change of use, or a leasing plan alongside the period before the intended sale or refinance.

THE DETAILS THAT MATTER

Timing is a part of the transaction.

Start with the date the capital is needed, then work back through the milestones that support your exit. A clear acquisition timeline and a realistic repayment plan make the purpose of the bridge easier to evaluate.

For a property that will be improved before refinancing, include the scope, budget, and expected condition at completion. If repayment depends on selling another asset, explain where that sale stands and what happens if its timing changes.

A USEFUL STARTING POINT

Bring the asset
into focus.

A practical overview of the property and your plan is more useful than a financing request in isolation.

Relevant property categories

MultifamilyIndustrialMixed-useOffice & retail

Before the conversation

Define the repayment strategy at the outset.
Align the term with your business plan and anticipated exit.
Evaluate the total cost of financing alongside the opportunity.

Financing amount, term, costs, documentation, and timing depend on the transaction and underwriting. Share the requested capital, estimated property value, state, and financing purpose to begin.

THE PATH FORWARD

From a clear brief
to a considered structure.

Explore the Process

Submit the opportunity

Share the property, capital requirement, and purpose of the financing.

Review the deal

We consider the asset, your business plan, and the path to repayment.

Structure the financing

Discuss a structure that brings the amount, term, and transaction together.

Move toward closing

Complete underwriting, documentation, and the closing requirements.

Questions,
considered.

How should I describe my exit strategy?

Explain whether repayment is expected from a sale, refinancing, or another identified source. Include the timing, milestones, assumptions, and any alternative plan if the original schedule changes.

What can bridge loans be used for?

Acquire a property before another asset sells. Refinance while arranging permanent financing. Reposition a property ahead of a sale. Share the purpose of your transaction so the financing can be considered alongside your plan.

What information should I prepare?

Define the repayment strategy at the outset. Align the term with your business plan and anticipated exit. Evaluate the total cost of financing alongside the opportunity. Start with the loan amount, estimated property value, property type, and state.

Are the terms the same for every property?

No. The asset, borrower profile, collateral, purpose, and repayment plan inform the review. An inquiry does not constitute financing approval.

Can I discuss other financing structures?

Yes. Explore our other programs or describe your transaction in the financing intake. The purpose and property help guide the discussion.

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YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY

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worth discussing?

Tell us about the opportunity.
We’ll take a closer look.

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