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Guide to bridging loans
Found your dream home but haven’t sold your existing property? Is your bank taking too long to give you mortgage approval? Are you looking to renovate and then sell? A bridging loan could be for you.
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How a single-security loan supported an off-the-plan on-sell
Navigating a property settlement can often present significant financial challenges, especially when your long-term goals shift during the process.
Bridgit Blueprint: How bridging helps clients consolidate their finances
Bridging finance isn’t just about helping your clients buy now and sell later. In fact, bridging can be a handy solution for clients seeking solutions to consolidate their finances and regain control before selling their home.
Bridging a Multi-Generational Upsize
Find out how our bridging solution helped three generations upsize together — without delays or restructuring.
Bridgit Blueprint: Helping investors grow their property portfolio with bridging finance
Discover why bridging finance can be a smart tool for property investors. Nikki Pelizzoni, Bridgit’s National Sales Manager explains how it can help property investors leverage their existing equity and grow their portfolio.
Securing a tightly held land lease home with our single-security solution
Find out how we helped a retiree to jump on an opportunity to secure their dream home without needing to liquidate any investments or super.
Bridgit Blueprint: How Bridgit helps retirees Buy Now, Sell Later
Find out from Bridgit’s CCO, Stephen Doyle, how our single-security bridging loan helps retirees without a source of income secure tightly held land-lease properties.
Bridgit Blueprint: Funding cosmetic renovations with bridging finance
Bridging finance isn’t just about helping your clients buy now and sell later. This month, Nikki Pelizzoni explains how bridging can help clients looking to boost value through cosmetic renovations or staging before a sale.
Bridgit Blueprint: Bridging for marital separation
Bridging finance isn’t just about helping your clients buy before they sell. Bridging can be a solution for clients navigating tricky life transitions like marital separation.
How bridging finance can support clients navigating marital separation
Find out how we helped two customers navigate marital separation, offering peace of mind during a challenging life transition.
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Lender spotlight: Bridgit co-founder Aaron Bassin on tech's disruption of the loan market
Aaron Bassin, CEO of Bridgit sits down with The Australian Broker to share how brokers can benefit from both Bridgit's rapid growth and the growth of increased technology use across the wider loan industry in Australia.
Bridgit named as one of Australia’s fastest growing companies in 2024!
We are thrilled to announce that Bridgit has been recognised as one of Australia’s fastest-growing companies in 2024, achieving prestigious rankings across three renowned lists.
Perfect timing: How bridging loans are keeping house hunters in the game
With time a luxury most property hunters can’t afford, bridging loans are proving a useful solution to help Australians as they jostle for the next rung on the property ladder. Aaron Bassin and Stephen Doyle sit down with Ben Squires to explore the forces behind the rise of bridging loans, and why brokers must have them in their toolkit.
Fintech non-bank lender Bridgit secures $250 million facility with Citi
The increase in funding allows Bridgit to support $1bn annually in residential property transactions, making bridging finance accessible to more Australians.
How Aussie bus driver became mortgage free in 9 months
An Aussie bus driver who was struggling to pay down his debt after his repayments doubled has revealed the steps he took to become mortgage free.
Bridgit secures $125m to boost bridging finance offering
Australian fintech Bridgit has set its sights on transforming bridging loans, offering speed through technology where others have exited the niche asset class.
Bridgit recognised with Best Lending Innovation of the Year award
Bridgit has won the title of Best Lending Innovation at the Finder Innovation Awards 2023. This comes hot on the heels of news that Bridgit was a finalist in Finder’s annual awards program, which recognises Australia's most forward-thinking businesses.
Bridgit announced as a finalist in Finder Innovation Awards 2023
Bridgit has been named a finalist in the Best Lending Innovation category of the Finder Innovation Awards 2023 – the same category it won last year.
The Bridgit Roadshow: What is top of mind in the broker community right now
I recently had the pleasure of embarking on a road trip with the Bridgit team to meet with our partners and educate them about the Bridgit solution. Along the way, I gained insights into some of our partners' top trends and concerns. Here are the top talking points I came across on the Bridgit Roadshow.
Guide to bridging loans
Found your dream home but haven’t sold your existing property? Is your bank taking too long to give you mortgage approval? Are you looking to renovate and then sell? A bridging loan could be for you.
9 benefits of buying before you sell
In this article, we’ll explore the nine key benefits of adopting a “buy first” strategy, offering insights into why this approach could be the smartest choice for Aussie homeowners in the Australian real estate market.
What is a bridging loan?
Whether you’re trying to lock in a new property before prices rise or need extra breathing room to maximize the sale of your current home, a bridging loan can smooth the process.
How to buy your next home before selling your current property
In today’s fast-paced property market, securing your dream home before it’s gone can be challenging. Let’s run through how Bridgit’s bridging finance solution allows buyers to purchase their next home before selling their current one.
Why Bridging Finance could be the key to unlocking your next property purchase in a tightening market
As the property market remains ever changing, it's important to have a solid financing strategy in place. That's where Bridgit comes in - offering a fast and alternate way to access the funds you need via a bridging loan, so you can take advantage of new opportunities and avoid some of the struggles that can come with buying and selling property.
The Ins And Outs Of No-End Debt vs End Debt Bridging Loans
Let’s dive into everything brokers and their customers need to know about no-end debt and end debt bridging loans and what their advantages are.
5 ways to stand out as a mortgage broker
Ready to learn how you can stand out from the crowd? Let’s run through five ways you can gain a competitive edge as a mortgage broker and why working with specialised, non-bank lenders is key to your success.
5 Common Myths About Bridging Loans Debunked
Whether you’re upsizing, rightsizing or downsizing, bridging loans are a great flexible, cost-effect way to move on your own terms. Let’s dive into five of the most common myths about bridging loans and what you need to know.
Types of short term property loans: explained
To help you make an informed decision about which loan is right for you, let’s dive into everything you need to know about the types of short-term property loans available.
Bridgit Blueprint: Navigating bridging with confidence
This month, Colin Bentley, Head of Lending at Bridgit, takes us through why bridging is often misunderstood, and shares strategies to help you confidently present it as a valuable solution for your clients.
Why non-bank lenders are rising in popularity in 2022
With faster approval times, specialised loan products and more customised solutions, non-bank lenders are rising in popularity for borrowers across Australia. Let’s explore how non-bank lending is disrupting property finance and the opportunities it offers homeowners and buyers.
5 ways to add value through property renovations
Let’s walk you through five of the best ways to add value through renovations to help you get the best bang for your buck.
How technology is revolutionising the way Aussies buy property
Technology has changed our lives drastically over the last 2 decades and will continue to offer more and more opportunities to help us progress in our lives.
3 reasons why a bridging loan can help you buy your dream home
Here are the top 3 reasons why a bridging loan with us might be a good option for you!
To sell then buy or to buy then sell...that is the question
Six years ago, the concept of buy now, pay later revolutionised the way we consume material items. If we can buy first with every other material object, why not the roof we live under?
Get pre-approved for a bridging loan in under an hour
This week TechLend was featured on the Today Show by finance editor and money expert, Effie Zahos. Courtesy of our proprietary technology, we are excited to announce that we now offer pre-approvals for bridging loans within the hour.
Why FinTech's are zeroing in on everything traditional lenders aren't
According to a recent EY fintech report, the global implementation of fintech has grown by over 48% in just three years and of the 27,000 surveyed, 96% demonstrated awareness of fintech.
Securing the perfect retirement home without the traditional roadblocks
Meet Sue and Ralf - retirees from North NSW who were able to move into their dream retirement home with our fast and accessible single security bridging loan. Read more about Sue and Ralf’s story.
When settlements don't go to plan: Bridgit's solution for a growing family
When negotiations for a same-day settlement fell through, this homeowner’s broker reached out to Bridgit in need of urgent bridging finance.
Customer Success Story: Meet Chris and Sharanne
With Bridgit's help, Chris and Sharanne quickly secured the keys to their dream Sydney home. Read on to find out how Bridgit enables Aussie homeowners to buy their next home on their own terms.
Customer success story: Meet downsizers, Mark and Kay
With a helping hand from Bridgit, Mark and Kay were able to secure the keys to their dream Sydney apartment in a short space of time. Keep reading to learn more about this customer success story and how Bridgit allows Aussie homeowners to purchase their next property on their own terms.
Moment of the month - May 2022
This month, we were stoked to help Queensland homeowner Adam, when his traditional lender fell through with financing just days before settlement.
Moment of the month - April 2022
Mark found a home he loved that was going to Auction in a couple of days time, he hadn't sold his home or organised a finance solution yet but didn't want to miss out on the opportunity for the perfect property.
Moment of the month - March 2022
Within 24hrs of applying with us Justin was conditionally approved for a Bridgit loan, allowing him to secure his family’s new home that same evening!
Moment of the month - February 2022
This month we spotlight a Sydney property owner, Dora. Dora applied for a Bridgit loan needing access to fast bridging finance having already purchased a property due for settlement in under a month.
Moment of the month - January 2022
After waiting months for loan approval with her current lender, the Aussie homeowner was about to lose her dream property along with the already paid deposit.
Life moves.
Here’s how we can help
Bridgit helps homeowners move forward with confidence.
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“I’m self-employed which is an obstacle that the banks have to take more time processing. Bridgit were accommodating and were able to provide a fast and effective solution.”
GilesBridgit customer
“It was a 3 day turnaround from when we first rang to when we were told we were able to make an offer on the property. It was incredible. It has made an incredible change to our lives.”
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“The process was so quick and easy with Bridgit, I managed to sign my declaration between the 10th and 11th hole at my golf course.”
KayBridgit customer
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Eligibility and approval is subject to standard credit assessment and not all amounts, term lengths or rates will be available to all applicants. Fees, terms and conditions apply.
1The Stay Rate will only apply if a repayment is made from the sale of Outgoing Properties (or another repayment method approved by us, at our discretion) and the repayment reduces the Amount You Owe to an amount that is equal to or less than your Residual Loan Balance.
^Comparison rate is calculated on a $150,000 secured loan over a 25-year term. For Upsizer loans, a Bridge Rate applies for the first 12 months, followed by a Stay Rate thereafter. For Downsizer loans, only the Bridge Rate applies. WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the example provided and may not include all fees and charges. Different loan amounts, terms, or fee structures will result in different comparison rates. For interest-only periods, your loan balance does not reduce, meaning you may pay more interest over the life of the loan. Set-up fee from 0.60% and government charges apply.