Bridging Finance

When speed
is the whole point.

Short-term funding for auction purchases, chain breaks, and time-critical opportunities — arranged fast, with a clear exit from day one.

Who this is for

When timing is everything.

Bridging finance covers the gap when speed matters more than a low headline rate — always with a clear plan for how it gets repaid.

01

Auction purchases

Auction completions typically require funds within 28 days — bridging finance can move fast enough to meet that deadline.

02

Chain breaks

Bridge the gap between selling one property and completing on the next, without losing your onward purchase.

03

Light refurbishment

Fund a property that needs work before it can be mortgaged conventionally, then refinance onto a standard product once complete.

How it works

From enquiry to completion.

01

Tell us your timeline

Loan size, term, and — critically — your exit strategy: sale, refinance, or another repayment route.

02

We shortlist fast-moving lenders

We match your case against bridging lenders who can move within your timeframe.

03

Valuation & legal

Bridging moves quickly, but valuation and legal work still need to happen — we keep this moving in parallel.

04

Completion

Funds released, often within days of legal completion. We help plan the exit from day one.

Model it

Bridging cost calculator.

Estimate your monthly cost and total interest over the bridge term. This is a guide only — not a loan offer.

Estimated monthly cost
£2,625
Interest-only, monthly cost during the bridge
Total interest over term£23,625
Loan amount£350,000
Balance due at term end£350,000
Bridging finance is short-term and requires a clear exit — sale or refinance. This is an estimate; your actual rate depends on security, LTV, and exit strategy.
FAQs

Common questions.

How fast can bridging finance complete?

Bridging can complete in as little as 5-10 working days in straightforward cases, though timelines depend on valuation and legal work.

What counts as a valid exit strategy?

Typically sale of the property, refinance onto a standard mortgage, or receipt of funds from another confirmed source. Lenders will want this clearly evidenced before lending.

Is bridging finance expensive?

Bridging rates are higher than standard mortgages, reflecting the speed and short-term nature of the lending — it's priced for convenience over a period of months, not years.

Can I use bridging for a property that needs renovation?

Yes — this is one of the most common uses. Bridging can fund a purchase and light works, with the plan to refinance onto a standard mortgage once the property is habitable and mortgageable.

Ready to talk through your case?

Ace Finance UK arranges unregulated finance products only, including commercial mortgages, bridging finance, and development finance. Some buy-to-let mortgages are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Your property may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or any debt secured against it. Calculators on this site provide estimates only and do not constitute financial advice or a loan offer.

Ace Finance UK is not authorised or regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We do not arrange regulated mortgage contracts and do not provide regulated financial advice of any kind.