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There are two types of bridging loan are available:
Open Bridging loan
This type of bridging loan is available when you have not yet finalised
terms on which you are selling your own home, but are going ahead with
one you are buying.
Closed Bridging loan
This type of bridging loan is available when you have agreed
terms on
home that you are buying and
one that you are selling, but there is a delay in moving.
Bridging loans are available for all types of clients, from limited companies to individuals; from those with excellent credit status to those who have found it difficult to obtain mortgages and loans, including businesses, self-employed and those with a poor credit history.
Many different types of assets can be considered as security for a bridging loan, from residential, semi-commercial and commercial properties or land. Properties can be fully or partially developed, in perfect condition or need of renovation, or be of standard or non-standard construction.
Generally, you can borrow between £25,000 and £500,000 as standard. Larger loans are possible but may take slightly longer to arrange.
Lenders will usually allow bridging loans of up to 65% of
value of
properties - less any existing mortgage. But this will depend on
lender so shop around for
best deal.
As they are more risky for
lender than
usual homeowner loans, bridging loans are more expensive and should only be used where you are fairly certain to repay them within a short period of time.
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John Mussi is the founder of Direct Online Loans who help UK homeowners find the best available loans via the www.directonlineloans.co.uk website.