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Fast Funding to Get Your Project Moving

When timing is everything! Bridging finance is the short-term solution that keeps your project plans on track.

What is Bridging Finance

In simple terms, bridging finance is a short-term loan that 'bridges' the gap between a need for immediate cash and your long-term funding being available. It is designed to be fast, flexible, and focused on the value of the property rather than just your monthly income.

Whether you’re buying at auction, breaking a property chain, or funding a renovation, we provide the liquidity to make the move happen now, while you arrange your permanent finance or wait for a sale.

When Bridging Can Help.

Common Scenarios When Bridging Finance Can Help

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Breaking a Property Chain

The Scenario: You are in the middle of a move, but your buyer pulls out at the last minute. You don’t want to lose the house you are buying. 

 

The Context: A bridging loan allows you to "break the chain" by providing the funds to complete your new purchase immediately. This gives you the breathing space to find a new buyer for your old home without the stress of losing your dream property.

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Renovating a "Fixer-Upper"

The Scenario: you're buying a property that needs a new kitchen, bathroom, or structural work before it’s liveable. 

 

The Context: High-street banks often refuse to lend on properties they consider "unhabitable." Bridging finance covers the purchase and the cost of the repairs. Once the work is finished and the property is in good condition, you can then switch to a standard mortgage.

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Repurposing a Property

The Scenario: You are buying a commercial building, like an old office or shop, with the plan to turn it into residential flats.

 

The Context: Most standard lenders won't lend on a building that is "mid-transition." A bridging loan provides the capital to buy the site and start the conversion work, providing a flexible "bridge" until the project is ready for long-term buy-to-let finance.

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Buying at Auction

The Scenario: You’ve found a great deal at an auction, but you only have 28 days to pay the full balance. 

 

The Context: Most traditional mortgages take at least 6 to 8 weeks to arrange, which is too slow for auction rules. Bridging finance is designed for speed; we can often get the funds ready in a matter of days, ensuring you meet the deadline and secure your win.

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Extending a Current Bridge

The Scenario: Your current bridging loan is nearing its expiry, but your exit strategy isn't ready yet. 

 

The Context: If a project has been delayed, re-bridging allows you to move to a new lender with a fresh term. It’s essentially a "safety net" that gives you the extra time you need to complete your sale or refinance without being pressured into a forced sale.

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Unlocking Equity

The Scenario: You need a fast cash injection for a business venture, a tax bill, or a legal settlement.

 

The Context: Bridging allows you to release equity quickly to handle life’s unexpected costs or time-sensitive opportunities. Whether it’s funding a new project or settling a legal matter, we provide the liquidity you need without the long wait of a traditional remortgage.

Frequently asked questions

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Get in touch and one of our advisors can guide you through the process

0333 996 7776

F39 Meanwhile House,

Williams Way,

Cardiff,

CF10 5DY

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Ezra Finance Ltd operates under the trading name Ezra Finance. It is registered with the Data Protection Act under registration number ZB507725 and holds Firm Reference Number 1013826. Ezra Finance is an Appointed Representative of TMG Direct Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority with Firm Reference Number 786245 and is registered with the Data Protection Act under registration number ZA178200.​

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