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A bridging loan is a type of fast, short-term secured borrowing which allows a buyer to move quickly when they need to. They’re “secured” for the lender – usually against the value of a property: either a property already owned, or the one being purchased. Or sometimes a “charge” is taken out against both properties to achieve the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio you need to minimise the cost of your borrowing. That’s why they’re faster to set up than long-term mortgage finance. It’s much quicker to establish the value of a bricks-and-mortar asset, than to verify employment status, income and affordability,

The UK’s decision to leave the European Union has placed a great deal of uncertainty on Britain’s economic future.   No doubt, this will lead one group of investors to prosperity whilst causing serious grief for another, particularly where the property market is concerned.  To call Brexit a potential dividing line between financial success and failure for the many different types of UK property investors and UK property developers is something of an understatement, particularly where the UK housing sector is concerned. Of course, whether the Brexit vote results in a dramatic win or a substantial loss from your own perspective

Debt Consolidation Loans If the thought of debt consolidation loans leaves you somewhat confused and bewildered, scratching your head and in search of meaningful answers then you are definitely not alone.  It’s a sad fact that the vast majority of us are simply unable to get from one week to the next without some type of borrowing or credit line, whether it’s a mortgage, a string of credit cards, unpaid items from the catalogue or even a dreaded payday loan. Of course, when you break it down to the simplest level, there are basically two types of debt that most

It’s not uncommon for buy-to-let investors to set their sights on properties in need of repairs and refurbishments. The reason being that as competition for such properties is relatively low, they can often be picked up at rock-bottom prices. After which, the repairs and refurbishments can be performed at an equally low price, before turning a profit on the property by letting it out to tenants. Unfortunately, targeting properties in need of renovations or refurbishments can lead to problems with financing the purchase. This is because the vast majority of traditional lenders will only issue mortgages against properties that are

 Bridging Loans: Securing Finance when Time is Critical Bridging loans are a specialist type of secured loan which can be particularly useful in time-critical situations. Secured loans in general can be quicker and easier to arrange than unsecured personal loans but the underwriting process can still be lengthy in the case of larger secured loans such as mortgages. Speed is one of the reasons why bridging loans have become the go-to finance product for both businesses and consumers in situations where turnaround time is of great importance. When time is critical there is perhaps no faster or more convenient option available

Traditionally bridging finance is best defined as a short-term lending, often over a period of between four weeks and eighteen months but this can extend longer with the consent of the lender and sufficient documented reason. This type  of lending is commonly referred to as a bridging loan in the United Kingdom, it is also called a caveat loan and swing loan in other countries that offer the same type of financing. While the headline interest rate on bridging finance can seem fairly high, compared to traditional loans, this does not give a fair reflection of the bridging loans value