Bridge Loans | Bridge Loan Mortgage

A Bridge Loan – also known as gap financing or a swing loan; can provide the money you need to help complete the new purchase.  The funds from the bridge loan are then used as a down payment on the new home by leveraging the equity in your existing home.

A bridge loan is a short-term loan designed to provide financing during a transition period, such as moving from one house to another. The homeowner is faced with sudden move or transition, such as having to relocate for work, might prefer a bridge loan to the help with cost of buying a new home.

What Are the Advantages of Bridge Loans?

• No monthly payments
• No prepayment penalty
• 1 year term
• 1 fixed rate that is interest only
• 1 balloon payment to payoff bridge loan within 12 months
• Get your dream home now without waiting to sell
• Make non-contingent offers on a home now
• Uses equity from your existing home to buy the next home
• Great option if you need to relocate for work or want to retire

What Are the Requirements of a Bridge Loan?

• Minimum credit score 680
• Minimum down payment for primary home is 25%
• Minimum down payment for investment property is 35%
• Credit report must show 5 current tradeline with a minimum of 2 that are active
• Debt to income ratio is based on second permanent loan using principal, interest, taxes, insurance and home owners association fees if applicable
• Max debt to income ratio is 50%
• No major credit events in the last 4 years
• No mortgage payments events credit events in the last 4 years – no foreclosures, bankruptcies, etc.
• Can qualify on W2 income or 12 / 24 month of Bank Statements 
• The home being departed must be listed on MLS; the listing agreement is required
• The home being departed cannot be rented; we do not accept any rental income to qualify
• No rural properties
• Bridge loan must be in the first lien position on new property
• Loan amounts from $175,000 to $5,000,000
• Bridge financing only available in conjunction with financing on the new purchase home. Fidelity Home Group must finance both loans to qualify