Leading UK Broker for Bridging Loans Since 2004
Looking for flexible financing in a restricted time frame or for an unmortgageable property or challenging asset class? Are you looking for refurbishment finance with the cost of the work and interest added to the loan? We’re here to help. We source bespoke funding from our unparalleled range of bridging lenders so that you can complete your property transaction as quickly and smoothly as possible.
As one of the top bridging loan brokers in the UK, we take pride in our reputation for excellence. We are trusted by property developers and bridging loan lenders alike, respected for our industry knowledge, valued for our expertise, and counted on to deliver the best bridging loans and most responsive service for our clients. We leave no stone unturned in our mission to find the best deal for your property project, and our philosophy – “your success is our success” – drives everything we do.
With over 500 bridging loan lenders on our database, from high street banks to small niche bridging lenders and family office boutiques, no-one knows the bridging loan market better than us. Get in touch now to see how we can help take your property business to the next level!
The difference between bridging finance and a mortgage is that the loan can be secured against a property that may not be suitable for a normal term loan i.e. an uninhabitable property that is to be refurbished, a property whose title will be changed, or if the class of use of the property is to be changed throughout the course of the loan. In fact there are many different uses for a bridging loan.
Funds are available much more quickly than a mortgage; typically within 3-4 weeks, and the bridge loan is often based on the OMV of the property, rather than the purchase price, which is useful when buying BMV or from a receiver/auction house.
Also, the interest payments for the bridging loan facility can be rolled up throughout the term, which means there will be no monthly interest payments to worry about.
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We offer bespoke options for development finance tailored to your needs to cater to many different property development funding requirements.
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With over 500 bridging loan lenders and 200 development finance lenders on our database, we know the market better than anyone.
As a property investor, there are many different types of bridging and differing reasons for using a bridging loan, such as when you wish to buy a property when it is unmortgageable, or if you wish to carry out a refurbishment. Bridging loan rates of interest and the loan to value will depend on the asset class, whether it is a first charge loan or a second charge loan, what experience you have, and what your exit strategy will be.
You can apply for your bridging loan or development finance through Tiger Financial with these easy steps:
Get in touch. Call or send us your project details and requirements.
We will use our experience and market knowledge to get you a selection of quotes that are most suitable for your project.
Once you choose which product/lender is right for you, we will send you the application form and a list of supporting documents that you will need to collate.
We’ll be on hand to advise and help broker the deal, giving you the best possible chance of securing funding at an attractive interest rate for your project.
You can apply for your bridging loan or development finance through Tiger Financial with these easy steps:
As a specialist bridging loan broker, our job is to guide you through the finance jungle to help you secure the best possible bridging loan rates for your property project. Below are some of the common uses for all types of short term bridging loans:
Bridging loans are classed as regulated if you or a close family member have lived, or plan to live in the property. This also includes if you use a bridging loan to bridge the gap when buying a new home while waiting on your current home to sell. These bridging loans are only available for a loan term of 12 months. Evidence of a mortgage DIP/AIP to repay the bridging loan balance would normally be required before receiving a formal loan offer. Note, only brokers authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), such as Tiger Financial, can arrange these bridging loans.
You will be liable for the cost of the lender’s legal fees, as well as your own, which again can vary with the bridging loan work required and whether they need to investigate how you will repay the loan. If not via a straightforward sale, they will need to understand your exit strategy and for which you may have to provide evidence, which can also increase the cost.
In addition to the valuation fees and legal fees, you may also have to pay for any associated professional fees, such as if there are any structural issues, damp, contamination, asbestos, Japanese Knotweed, subsidence etc that may require a specialist assessment. Also, bridging loans that are being used to renovate or develop a property, may require an initial quantity surveyor report, as well as the ongoing monitoring surveyor costs.
In most cases, you will be charged an administration fee and arrangement fee/facility fee by the lender, typically 2% of the gross bridging loan amount. Exit fees are not usually charged, but on difficult cases or unusual assets, the lender may charge an exit fee. Monthly interest rates vary with the strength of the underlying asset, the experience of the borrower, and for closed bridging loans, the strength of the exit strategy – or how you intend to repay the loan. The client’s credit profile is also a factor, with bridging finance at the highest loan to value and cheapest rates only available to those borrowers with clean credit.
The arrangement fees are deducted from the gross loan, leaving the borrower with a net figure. Broker fees are not always charged for straightforward residential bridging finance transactions, but when charged, are typically 1%.
The interest charges vary depending on the asset class being used as collateral, the repayment strategy or “exit route”, the amount of equity being put down by the borrower, the perceived risks and the general creditworthiness and experience of the applicant. In general, the higher the LTV, the higher the bridge loan percentage rate.
Bridging finance is available for nearly all types of property, including:
Regulated bridging loans are supplied by lenders authorised by the FCA to help individuals access funds secured against a property they currently occupy or intend to occupy.
Although similar to regulated bridging loans, the main difference is that the property or intended purchase is to be used for commercial purposes.
These types of bridging loans are secured against a commercial property in order to speed up the acquisition or release of funds from that property.
Bridging loans aren’t just for properties that are already built. They can also be secured against land, especially if it’s to be developed.
This type of loan is for individuals or businesses looking for quick access to funds to refurbish or otherwise work on a property that they own or intend to acquire.
This is a bridging loan sought out when conventional mortgages are not an option, usually used to purchase properties at a discounted rate where there are few years left on the lease.
There is no upper limit to a bridging loan. Large bridging loans can be sought in order to acquire, refurbish or develop large-scale property developments.
A type of loan used in order to refinance an existing bridging loan. This is usually done to secure a better interest rate, or where an existing bridging loan is coming to the end of its term.
In order to successfully apply for a bridging loan or property development finance, it’s important to be aware of the common underwriting checks that lenders will carry out before approving the bridging finance application.
There are many types of bridging and security properties, all of which will have an effect on the bridge loan interest rate, including whether the loan is a first charge or a second charge.
Once you find the right bridging loan product, you can input the interest rate, bridge loan amount, and loan term into our bridging loan calculator to calculate your monthly interest payment and the total interest that will be paid. You can also add the arrangement fee, broker fee, and admin fee amounts, to see your estimated day one net loan. Unlike other forms of property finance, with bridging finance, there are typically no early repayment charges after the first 3 months.
Tiger Financial Ltd is a financial services company registered in England no: 10225910.
Tiger Financial Ltd is directly authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) no 915106.
The FCA does not regulate all mortgage, commercial mortgages or bridging loan products. Think carefully before securing debts against your home. Your home could be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage or any other debt secured on it.
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