Bad Credit Bridging Loan
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When you’re looking to secure property finance quickly, a bridging loan is the perfect product.
Even if you’ve got a poor credit history, at ABC Finance, we offer a range of bad credit bridging loans that can get you the funds you need, within days.
Get in touch today and get the best deal with ABC Finance.
Bad credit bridging loans explained
What is a bad credit bridging loan?
A bad credit bridging loan is a short-term loan, which is secured against a property. These loans are designed to bridge a gap between two events, such as the purchase of a new property and the sale of your current home.
They can be taken out for 1-36 months, although most are for 1-18.
When secured against your own home, the loans are regulated by the FCA. These loans are known as regulated bridging loans.
In almost all cases, where a loan is repaid before the end of its term, you only pay interest for the period that the money is borrowed.
How can a bridging loan benefit me?
A bridging loan can benefit you by allowing you to purchase or refinance a property quickly.
For those with a bad credit history or low credit score, short-term finance allows you to finance your property while fixing a problem that you face.
For example, borrowers who have defaults or CCJs that will soon be off your credit record can borrow using bridging finance, and then remortgage later with a clear credit file. This may enable you to secure a better mortgage rate.
Alternatively, those in mortgage arrears can halt repossession and get the time needed to sell their property at full market value.
Key product features
Key Features
Max LTV
Up to 80%
Interest rate
From 0.39% per month
Charge types
1st, 2nd & 3rd considered
Term
1-36 months (maximum 12 months for regulated loans)
Interest type
Added to the loan, deducted or serviced
Completion timescale
5 days – 3 weeks
Criteria
Residential, commercial property or land acceptable
Available to individuals, partnerships, LLPs, Ltd companies, offshore companies, foreign nationals and pension funds
Minimum applicant age 18 years – no maximum age
Available in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Adverse credit accepted
How much can I borrow?
Loan sizes
We can offer loans to borrowers with adverse credit from £10,000 with no maximum loan size.
We also offer a range of specialist large bridging loans for loans over £1,000,000.
Loan to value
We can offer a maximum of 80% loan to value, with 75% being common.
The LTV that’s offered may vary depending on your financial situation and your chosen exit strategy.
For property refurbishment finance we can offer up to 90% of the current market value.
Adverse credit bridging loan rates & costs
What rate will I pay?
For borrowers with previous adverse credit, the lowest available rate is 0.39% per month, with bridging loan rates between 0.55-0.85% being common.
Lower rates are usually reserved for applications at lower loan to values, with applications at 50% LTV and below usually achieving the lowest rates.
When repaying an existing bridging loan with another, you will require a refinance bridging loan, which may mean a slightly higher interest rate.
Do I have to pay other set up costs?
Yes, in addition to the interest, there are other setup costs to consider when taking out bridging finance. The main ones are the following:
Lender arrangement fees – These fees are usually 1-2% of the loan amount and are paid to the lender for arranging the loan. This fee is payable when the loan application completes and can usually be added to the loan.
Lender exit fees – These fees are becoming less common as competition between lenders increases. Where charged, they are usually either 1 month’s interest or 1% of the loan amount. Where possible, we work with lenders who don’t charge an exit fee.
Broker fees – Many brokers charge a fee for setting up your loan, often 1-1.5% of the loan amount. We don’t charge a fee for our service.
Valuation fees – This fee is payable for a valuation report to be produced by a chartered surveyor of the lenders choosing.
Legal fees – You will be responsible for both your own, and the lenders legal expenses in setting up the loan and will usually be charged these fees towards the end of the application process. Although some of this fee can be added to the loan, a portion is usually payable pre-completion and can’t be added.
Will I end up paying more for bridging finance because of bad credit?
The options available to you when looking for a bridging loan maybe slightly restricted depending on the level of adverse credit you have. That said, the difference in the product you end up with as a result of credit problems may not be as big as expected and in some cases, bad credit may not increase the cost of your bridging finance at all.
The rate you will pay depends on several factors. Depending on your circumstances, your credit history may be ignored.
Types of bridge loan for people with bad credit
Bridging finance for people with CCJs and defaults
As mentioned above, CCJs and defaults won’t necessarily increase the cost of your bridging loan. We can still arrange bridging finance for those with CCJs and defaults up to 80% loan to value (LTV).
Some lenders will view CCJs and defaults more favourably if they have been satisfied either prior to, or as part of the application.
Can bridge loans be used to stop bankruptcy proceedings?
Yes, if there is sufficient equity in your property to raise funds through a bridging loan, then some lenders will allow you to borrow to stop bankruptcy proceedings.
This is a specialist area and it would be better to discuss your specific circumstances with an expert rather than taking general advice online.
Can I use bridging finance to avoid repossession?
Yes, there are a number of lenders who will lend to avoid repossession. Usually, when your current lender is seeking repossession, payments have been missed on the current mortgage, so the exit will be especially important here.
Again, this is a very specialist area and it would be wise to take specific advice on the options available to you.
Second charge bridging loans with bad credit
Second charge bridging finance can be arranged for people with adverse credit, subject to a suitable exit being in place.
One main consideration is that in most cases, the first charge lenders consent to a second charge is required. Where there are current, or even recent arrears, they may be unwilling to approve this.
In these cases, we can arrange a loan using an equitable charge, but this may result in a slightly higher interest rate.
Commercial bridging loans with bad credit
Bridging loans secured against commercial properties can be offered on both an owner occupied, or commercial investment basis.
As long as the exit strategy is strong, funding should be available.
Read more – Development exit finance or commercial bridging loans.
Frequently asked questions
Are bridging loans risky?
Bridging loans can be a risky type of finance, if they’re not well managed. That said, there are a number of ways to reduce the risk upfront and ensure that you don’t have any issues.
Ultimately, your exit strategy is key to success. Making sure that your exit is robust and realistic will prevent many problems further down the line.
For this reason, working with an experienced bridging loan expert can ensure that you are well prepared and don’t take undue risks.
What are the alternatives to bridge loans?
The main alternatives to these loans are residential mortgages, buy to let mortgages and secured loans.
