Kamis, 30 Oktober 2014

Learn What Is A Commercial Bridge Loan And The Purpose It Serves

By Tom G. Honeycutt


It sometimes happens that an investor wants to purchase a piece of real estate with a closing date before financing arrangements can be arranged. Fortunately there is a temporary solution to this dilemma; bridge financing. Find out what is a commercial bridge loan and the advantages it has to offer those who don't want to miss out on opportunities to purchase certain properties.

Financial bridging is intended as a temporary measure that can be implemented for anywhere from two weeks to three years until the investor has more long-term arrangements in place, which will then be used to repay the bridge loan. The loan-to-value ratio is lower, amortization period shorter, and interest rate is higher but less documentation is needed to secure this type of financing.

The primary use of these types of loans is to allow commercial investors the quick purchase of properties of interest when time or circumstances do not allow for traditional methods of financing. Clients who apply for such financing are considered to be a higher risk, which accounts for the higher interest rates and costs.

The higher interest rates, higher risk, and marginal documentation requirements does not fit the lending profile of most financial institutions, which is why banks do not offer them. The source of this financing is usually from investment pools, individuals, or private companies.

The highest loan-to-value ratio an investor can expect to be give for commercial properties is 65 percent, according the the appraisal value. There are both closed loans that are only available for a certain period of time, and open loans which don't have a payment due date established initially. If an investor wishes to apply for subsequent loans, it is likely that the interest rate will be lower as the risk is considered to be less.

One scenario in which this form of lending is particularly useful is when the investor needs to wait for a permit to be approved. Once the permit is granted, the lender will be paid back from the long-term borrowing plan of the investor. Someone who wishes to secure equity on a property they currently own to purchase another can also benefit from bridging, and then pay it off with the sale of the property.

During changes in management of a business, it can also be helpful to acquire this sort of financing as it provides funding until a new investor is found. The purchase of auctioned-off properties, or quick-buy discount investments, is also enabled through bridging options that can make things happen more quickly than most traditional forms of lending.




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