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With so many lenders to choose from and substantial variances in eligibility policies, selecting the right bridging loan broker is essential to secure quick, affordable borrowing.
Business finance broker is an independent, whole-of-market broker with years of experience in the bridging finance sector.
Here we'll explore what you should look for in your broker, and what different services are available.
For more information, or to get your bridging loan application started, give us a call on 0330 304 3040, or drop a message to info@revolutionbrokers.co.uk.
There are lots of different brokers, and some of the categories we cover include:
Specialist brokers and lenders can offer alternative financing to applicants with bad credit history who need niche borrowing. In this situation, the strength of your exit strategy is key to securing affordable rates.
Our team works with applicants with all sorts of credit issues, including low credit score, missed mortgage payments, CCJs, DMPs, IVAs, repossessions and bankruptcy.
Provided you have a viable proposition and can prove how you will pay back the debt; you can usually find competitive bridging finance.
Many lenders steer clear of new property developers seeking a bridging loan and require a minimum number of years experience.
The Revolution teams work with first-time investors of all sizes, securing affordable bridge finance by negotiating with niche lenders who offer flexible lending policies.
Just as with mortgages, non-standard properties are considered a higher risk - so if you need a bridge loan to buy commercial premises in a particular sector, you need a lender who has experience dealing with non-standard bridging loan applications.
In some cases, lenders will offer bridge loans for residential investments, but not for commercial properties. Others exclude particular types of commercial buildings, such as restaurants and petrol stations.
First charge bridge loans are easier to come by since the lender has the assurance of holding first charge security against your property.
Suppose you have an existing mortgage and need a bridging loan as a second or third charge. In that case, you can find a bridging loan through a lender with a different risk policy but will need to prove you have sufficient equity, and usually require a higher deposit level.
Should you not have a deposit available, you might struggle with some of the larger bridging loan lenders who offer LTV values capped at around 70% or 75%.
There are 100% bridging loans out there - so it's a case of demonstrating that you have sufficient security to make the loan an acceptable risk to a lender.
The process of obtaining a bridging loan is essentially the same as that of getting a traditional mortgage.
Lenders will want to know a bit about you, the applicant, as well as the facts of the property or asset you wish to use as collateral for the bridging loan. The following details will be required, but are not limited to:
There aren't standardised rates, and the terms you are offered will be heavily dependent on factors such as:
Generally, a deposit will be required for at least 30% to 35%, but if you can offer 40% or above, the rates available will improve.
The best bridging loan broker should be independent, whole-of-market, and with expertise in bridging finance.
Revolution has years of experience negotiating even complex bridging deals and are always here to provide impartial advice.
The lender will independently review and risk-assess your application and also explore how reliable your exit strategy is.
Some lenders will accept an application that others will refuse, so a specialist broker is essential to determine which lender's criteria you can comfortably meet.
It depends - but an experienced broker can substantially increase your chances of approval and structure an application that mitigates any perceived lender risk to reduce the potential that a provider will require a larger deposit.
There are 100% LTV bridging loans, but the lender will always need robust security to ensure the application fits their risk profile.
If you have a lower deposit, you should work with an independent broker. We can identify lenders with less strict criteria who are most likely to consider a bridging loan project at a higher Loan to Value.
The critical difference between regulated and unregulated bridging loans is that regulated finance, with FCA oversight, is required for loans secured against your home, or a property you expect to live in.
Unregulated bridge loans apply to everything else, from commercial lending to buy to let investments.
If you're looking for residential property bridging finance for your home, you will need to select a bridging loan broker with FCA regulated advisers.
Lots of clients come to Revolution having been turned down for finance, or quoted very high charges from another broker - and we'll ensure that you always get the best deal available!
The industry standard is around a 1% arrangement fee, but a lot depends on what sort of loan you need, how quickly, and the circumstances.
Whichever deal we recommend, our team ensures you secure the most affordable borrowing, whether that is through finding lower-cost lending, more flexible terms, or a bridging loan through a specialist lender, only available with an independent broker.
Give us a call to get started on 0330 304 3040, or drop a message to info@revolutionbrokers.co.uk.
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