03/20/07

Bridge to cross the hurdle of money Bridging loans

Bridging loans are for giving you the instant monetary support when you need it in a hurry. As the name suggest these loans will bridge the financial gap between the sale of your old property and the purpose for which you need the money. It can be for buying new home or for starting a new business venture or can be any other sudden financial requirement. However, the money could be used for any purpose but the loan amount mainly is for buying new property.

So you may be thinking…..it’s better to wait till your property is sold rather than taking a loan…right? But here is the reason, it may happen that till the time you sell your property, the one which you chose to buy is sold to another person. After that you may be left with nothing. So to avoid this situation a bridging loan is always recommended.

Bridging loans range from £25000 to few million pounds which can be borrowed for a period up to six months. Bridging loans can be arranged at a short notice by your mortgage provider.

Bridging loans are short-term loans and carry a higher rate of interest. This is because you are paying for the loan as well as for the mortgage on your property. There is a clause attached that allows the borrower to repay the amount as soon as the property is sold. As these loans are expensive enough, these should only be used where you are fairly certain to repay them within a period of 6 months.

Lenders will usually allow up to 65% of the value of your property less existing debts. But this varies from lender to lender. A proper research will give you the best deal.

Bridging loans cater to a lot of people:

Individuals and CompaniesCCJ`s and Arrears Discharged Bankrupts IVA`s Self-Employed (no accounts necessary)

Following could be the security for the bridging loans:

Residential PropertiesCommercial & Semi-Commercial Properties Auction Properties Development Sites Buy to Let Properties Retail Shops Land with planning permission

Bridging loan carries the following advantages with them:

Can even be used for purchasing the property abroad.For the completion of repairs or to purchase a defective property.For raising the capital for any purpose, pending a sale of security property.Fast approvals and less documentation required.No credit check required for approval.No solicitor’s fees involved.

Bridging loans are becoming popular because of their convenience. A person spends a good amount of his time finding out the property of his choice. So he needs to buy it and can’t leave it just because his old property is taking time to be sold. So go and apply to support your money supply.