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Bridge financing

The short answer A bridge loan is temporary funding that carries you from where you are now to a planned sale, refinance, or stabilized property. Investor bridge programs can help with buying or renovating. Because the term is short, the plan to pay it off is the most important part of the loan.

Last reviewed: October 18, 2026 · General education, not a loan offer or approval. Availability and terms depend on the lender, the property and your file.

It may fit if

  • You are an investor who needs short-term funds to buy or renovate before a planned refinance or sale.
  • You have a clear, realistic way to repay the loan within its term.
  • You want to buy your next home before selling the current one and are ready to explore a consumer program built for that.

Tradeoffs to weigh

  • Short terms mean the payoff date comes fast; a delayed sale or refinance can be costly.
  • Extensions, if available, may come with fees and conditions.
  • An investor bridge loan is not meant for a home you will live in; buy-before-sell for a personal home needs its own program.
  • Holding costs add up the longer you keep the loan.

What to have ready

  • What the money is for: purchase, renovation, or buying before selling.
  • Whether you or a tenant will live in the property.
  • How and when you plan to repay the loan (sale, refinance, or other event).
  • Any deadline you are working against.
  • Your backup plan if the sale or refinance takes longer than expected.

Questions people ask

Is a bridge loan a permanent mortgage?

Generally no. A bridge loan is short-term, so your payoff plan must fit within its term.

Can it help me buy before selling my home?

Possibly, through a consumer program designed for that purpose. Do not assume an investor bridge product allows you to live in the home.

Your next step

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