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Bridging Loan

A bridging loan covers the gap between purchasing your next home and settling the sale of your existing one. It allows you to move quickly in a competitive market where good properties sell fast. Because it is temporary finance, the interest rate can be higher, which makes timing your sale important. Many homeowners use bridging loans when they find a property they love before their current home is ready to sell. However, the financial pressure increases the longer your property remains unsold, so agent selection directly affects your risk. A skilled agent will help you sell within the ideal timeframe while maintaining a strong sale price. Understanding how bridging loans work can reduce stress and help you feel more confident in buying first and selling second.

Selling Under Time Pressure Needs the Right Agent
A bridging loan can work smoothly when your agent sells quickly and negotiates strongly, protecting you from unnecessary interest costs. Compare trusted agents who understand how to manage timelines without sacrificing sale price.

Practical Example

You find your dream home but have not yet listed your current property for sale. To secure the new home, you take out a bridging loan, giving you a short window to sell your existing property. Your agent moves quickly by launching a fast but high quality marketing campaign that attracts strong buyer interest within the first week. Several groups attend your open home and two buyers request contracts. After negotiations, your agent secures a great offer and the property sells sooner than expected. Because of the fast sale and premium price, your bridging costs remain low and your move is financially comfortable.