Bridge Financing

Bridge financing is a temporary loan used when a new home is purchased before the sale of an existing property is completed. The loan is repaid once the original home sale closes.

Bridge loans are usually interest-only and intended for short-term use.

Why this matters:

Bridge financing can keep a purchase moving forward, but it depends on accurate sale timing. Delays or failed sales can increase costs and financial risk.

Related Mortgage Terms

Often confused with:

  • Refinancing — Refinancing changes your existing mortgage; bridge financing is temporary gap funding.

Closely related

  • Mortgage — Often paired with the new purchase mortgage.

  • Equity — Bridge loans are often secured by existing property equity.

Next step

  • Refinancing — Learn the difference between temporary bridge funding and longer-term borrowing changes.

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