Bridging loans provide a short-term financing solution that allows you to purchase a new property before selling your existing one. At Intuitive Finance, we offer expert guidance to help you navigate the complexities of bridging loans, ensuring you secure the best option for your financial needs.
What are Bridging Loans?
A bridging loan is a short-term loan that helps you finance the purchase of a new property while you wait for your existing property to sell. This type of loan covers the gap between buying your new home and selling your old one, ensuring a smooth transition without the need for immediate sale. Bridging loans provide the necessary funds to secure your new property, offering peace of mind and financial flexibility during the process.
Types of Bridging Loans
Closed Bridging Loans
A closed bridging loan is available to borrowers who have already exchanged contracts on the sale of their existing property but have not yet completed the sale. This type of loan has a fixed end date, providing certainty about when the loan will be repaid.
ADVANTAGES
- Flexibility: Allows you to buy a new property before selling your current one.
- Short-Term Solution: Provides temporary financing to bridge the gap between transactions.
- Peace of Mind: Ensures a smooth transition without the pressure of immediate sale.
Open Bridging Loans
An open bridging loan is suitable for borrowers who have found a new property but have not yet sold their existing one. This type of loan does not have a fixed end date, offering more flexibility but typically comes with higher interest rates due to the increased risk.
DISADVANTAGES
- Higher Interest Rates: Typically comes with higher interest rates compared to standard home loans.
- Increased Risk: Financial risk if your existing property takes longer to sell than expected.
- Additional Costs: May include additional fees and charges.
How to Obtain a Guarantor Home Loan with Intuitive Finance
Initial Meeting
A 1-hour session to establish your financial and lifestyle goals, discuss the fact-finding document, and agree on a timeline for its return.
Fact Finding Submission
We will submit the completed fact-finding document.
Strategy Submission
Within 5 days of receiving the completed fact-finding, a written strategy is submitted to you.
Document Lodgement
Within 2 days of agreeing to proceed, documents are lodged with the institution.
Conditional Approval
Expect conditional approval within 1 to 3 days of lodgement.
Unconditional Approval
Expect unconditional (full) approval within 2 to 4 days after conditional approval.
Loan Documents Arrival
Expect loan documents to arrive within 2 to 5 days after unconditional approval.
Loan Settlement
Expect loan settlement within 3 to 5 days after submitting the signed loan documents.
A Smarter Bridging Loan Strategy for Upgraders
Bridging loans are particularly valuable for property upgraders who want to secure their next home before selling their current one. Lenders assess not only your equity and exit strategy, but also cash flow, timing risk, and your ability to service repayments during the transition period. We help structure bridging loans with clear repayment plans and realistic sale timelines, reducing lender risk while giving you the flexibility to upgrade with confidence.
Find Out if You’re Eligible for a Guarantor Loan
If you’re considering a guarantor loan, our experienced mortgage brokers will guide you through the steps. In a quick initial consultation, we’ll assess your situation, determine your eligibility, and show you the next steps to take. Book your consultation today via the button below.
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