How a business can use a bridging loan

Monday, 24 October 2011 05:16

Bridging finance has numerous business uses

Bridging finance has numerous business uses

Applying for a bridging loan offers businesses an effective way of borrowing money quickly. These loans are designed to be a flexible financial product and so companies of all sizes and across a wide range of industries may find that they provide the cash boost required to meet a number of goals.

Generally speaking, bridging finance is often sought after by firms and individuals looking to purchase property. This could be in order to complete the transaction of a development bought at auction or to ensure that an acquisition can go ahead should a delay in the buying and selling process have threatened your company's ability to take up new offices or warehouses.

Whether you are hoping to relocate to a larger outlet or simply want to expand your business's geographical reach by opening a shop or office in a new city, you will find that bridging loans are a great way to fund the acquisition.

Similarly, if you are content to stay in your existing premises but are hoping to redevelop it in order to make it larger, bridging finance can provide you with the cash needed to pay for building materials and labour.

However, there are many other reasons a company may be inclined to consider applying for this kind of finance besides the acquisition or development of a property. Indeed, it has often been taken out by firms looking to inject some short-term capital into their organisation.

If you have a pressing client order to meet, getting a bridging loan can give you the scope to hire additional members of staff and purchase equipment to ensure you will be able to deliver products and services on time. This may prove particularly effective if you need money at short notice and your usual credit provider is unable to issue a loan in sufficient time.

Other instances where bridging loans can prove highly useful for businesses are consolidating multiple debts into a lower rate repayment or to fund the acquisition of rival companies. Should you be looking to do the latter, bridging finance can ensure you'll have the resources to take over a firm quickly, making it a great way to fund the expansion of your company.

No matter what your reason for wishing to secure a bridging loan against a commercial property may be, it is vital you take the time to seek out the most competitive finance deal available.

This means, among other things, comparing bridging loan interest rates in order to find the one that best suits your company. It is also worth taking into account any other charges that your business may be liable to pay, such as valuation fees and legal costs. Depending on the organisation that you borrow from, these may be incorporated into your monthly interest repayments or be charged separately.

As bridging loans are designed to provide finance to organisations that need money quickly, a credit provider will be able to tell you if your business can take out a loan within 24 hours after your application has been submitted. If this is the case, the cash could be in your firm's account that same week, enabling your company to go ahead and realise its ambitions.

If you are uncertain as to whether bridging finance will be the best option for your business in obtaining the loan it needs, it is worth your while to seek out guidance from an expert. By getting bridging loan advice you can ask any questions that you may have about the product, before figuring out what your next step should be.

 

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