Bridge Loans
Flexible Short-Term Financing for Real Estate Investors
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Service Snapshot: Bridge Loans
| Feature | Details for Investors |
|---|---|
| Primary Loan Types | Bridge Loans (Acquisition, Refinance, Rehab, Gap Funding) |
| Typical Funding Time | 5-10 Business Days (as fast as 3 for qualified projects) |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | Up to 75% ARV (After Repair Value) / 80% LTV for Purchase |
| Target Property Types | Residential (1-4 units), Multifamily, Commercial, Land Acquisition |
Why Investors Choose Waterman Capital for Bridge Loans
Bridge loans are an essential tool for real estate investors who need speed and flexibility. In a competitive market, opportunities often require immediate capital, or you might need to quickly transition a property before securing long-term financing. Traditional bank loans can be too slow or rigid for these time-sensitive scenarios.
Waterman Capital offers a strategic advantage for your bridge loan needs:
- Speed & Efficiency: Our streamlined application and underwriting process ensures you can close deals quickly, often within 3-10 business days. This is crucial for swiftly transitioning properties, covering financial gaps, or seizing urgent investment opportunities.
- Flexible Terms: We specialize in tailored bridge loan solutions for unique investment strategies. Whether it's acquiring distressed assets, stabilizing properties for future sale or refinance, or completing a project before permanent financing kicks in, we offer terms that traditional lenders often cannot.
- Strategic Gap Funding: Our bridge loans are specifically designed to fill the void when conventional financing isn't available or quick enough. This allows you to secure new acquisitions, make necessary repairs, cover short-term capital needs, or even prevent foreclosure, giving you the time and capital needed to execute your strategy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bridge Loans
What is a bridge loan and when is it ideal?
A bridge loan is a short-term, asset-backed loan designed to "bridge the gap" between two financial transactions or stages of a project. It's ideal when you need quick capital for situations like purchasing a new property before selling an existing one, making urgent repairs to qualify for long-term financing, or acquiring a property that doesn't yet meet traditional lending criteria. They provide immediate liquidity for time-sensitive deals.
How fast can I get funded for a bridge loan?
Speed is a key benefit of bridge lending. For qualified projects, Waterman Capital can often fund loans in as little as 3-5 business days, with most loans closing within 7-10 business days. This rapid funding allows investors to act quickly on competitive, time-sensitive opportunities that traditional lenders often miss.
What types of properties qualify for a bridge loan?
We lend on a wide range of property types for bridge financing, including single-family homes, multi-unit residential (2-4 units), apartment buildings, commercial properties (retail, office), and even land for new construction or development. Our focus is on the property's value and the project's viability, as bridge loans are primarily asset-based rather than solely on borrower credit history.
Can a bridge loan be used for properties needing repairs or renovation?
Absolutely. Bridge loans are frequently used for properties that require renovation, stabilization, or significant repairs to increase their value or make them eligible for traditional long-term financing. The loan can cover the acquisition cost and, in many cases, a portion of the rehab or construction budget, providing the capital needed to transform an asset.
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