Commercial Real Estate Bridge Loans
Deals stall when bank credit boxes tighten, DSCR is light, capex is ahead of NOI, or a deadline is too close for committee cycles. We arrange bridge debt that gets you to the next event. Clear structure, workable leverage, and a closing timetable that everyone can meet.
Typical pain points
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Acquisition needs certainty of funds before agency terms are ready
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Value add plan needs capex and interest reserve during lease up
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Refi blocked by covenants, maturing debt, or rate caps expiring
What our files deliver
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Term sheet backed by lenders that actually close
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Loan sizing tied to LTC, LTV, and pro forma DSCR that stands up
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Dated path to funding with third party reports scheduled
Results you can use
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Close on the asset, finish works, hit stabilization, take out on term debt
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Transparent fee map and covenants that your team can manage
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Extensions priced in advance to avoid last minute scrambles
What we arrange
Use cases
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Acquisitions and recapitalizations
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Value add and lease up for multifamily, office, industrial, retail, hospitality, self storage, specialty
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Construction completion and broken closings
Debt stack options
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Senior bridge first lien, interest only
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Senior plus mezzanine or preferred equity where needed
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Non recourse with carve outs, partial recourse where required
Controls that clear credit
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Capex and interest reserves sized to plan and timeline
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Cash management, lockbox, and trigger based sweeps
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DSCR or business plan covenants that match reality
Typical terms in market
Sizing
Up to 70 to 75 percent LTV on as is value. Up to 75 to 80 percent LTC where business plan is credible. Higher leverage possible with mezzanine or pref equity.
Pricing and tenor
Floating base such as SOFR plus a spread sized to asset, plan, and sponsor. Tenor 6 to 24 months with one or two extensions pre priced.
Security
First lien mortgage or deed of trust, assignment of leases and rents, UCC filings, equity pledge, guarantees where applicable, and required insurances.
How this approach stacks up
| Decision point |
Traditional bank |
Private lender only |
Arranged bridge debt |
| Speed to term sheet |
Committee driven timing |
Single quote risk |
Competitive options
from targeted lenders |
| Leverage and reserves |
Conservative sizing |
May skip reserves and raise risk |
Plan based
LTC, LTV, and reserves that hold up |
| Business plan alignment |
Template covenants |
Inconsistent underwriting |
Underwriting narrative
tied to milestones |
| Takeout path |
Often left open |
Not always defined |
Documented exit
to perm, sale, or refi |
What we need to proceed
Asset and plan
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Address, type, current occupancy and rents
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Business plan, capex and lease up timeline
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Sources and uses with exit route
Financials
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T 12 and T 3, rent roll, real estate taxes and insurance
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Borrower and guarantor info, track record and net worth
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Cap table and entity structure
Third party reports
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Appraisal, Phase I ESA, survey, zoning, and title
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PCNA or PNA where relevant
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Leases and major contracts
Process to term sheet and funding
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Screen and sizing
Quick pass on asset, plan, leverage, and timeline. Target LTC and reserves set early.
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Credit pack
Narrative, sources and uses, rent roll, T 12, capex, exit, and draft terms. Sent to a short list of lenders that fit the file.
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Term sheet
Compare advance rate, spread, fees, reserves, covenants, and timing. Select a lead with a realistic close plan.
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Diligence and docs
Appraisal, environmental, survey, title, legal, and insurance. Loan docs negotiated with a clean checklist and weekly calls.
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Funding
Conditions precedent ticked off, escrow closed, reserves funded, and draw process confirmed for day one.
Bridge loan FAQ
How are loans sized
By LTC, LTV, and pro forma DSCR. We also look at debt yield and exit DSCR on the takeout.
What rates should I expect
Floating base such as SOFR plus a spread that reflects asset, plan, sponsor, and market depth. We quote ranges up front.
Is non recourse available
Yes with bad boy carve outs. Some lenders ask for partial recourse until milestones are met.
What reports are required
Appraisal, Phase I ESA, ALTA survey, title, zoning, insurance binders, and often a PCNA. We schedule these with the close plan.
Can you arrange mezzanine or pref
Yes where senior permits it. Intercreditor terms are discussed before documents start.
What is the exit plan
Stabilized agency or bank debt, CMBS, sale, or refi. We set tests that show when the takeout is ready.
Ready to secure bridge debt that closes
Send the address, business plan, sources and uses, target close date, and your preferred leverage. We will reply with lender options, terms, and a checklist to funding.
Request Bridge Loan Terms
We act as an arranger on a best efforts basis through regulated and institutional capital partners. All proposals are subject to KYC and AML, sanctions screening, third party reports, and lender approval. Nothing here is a commitment to lend.