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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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2022 In Review: Bridgit’s Wins, Milestones & Impact
Let’s take a look back at 2022 and share our biggest wins, pinch-us-moments as well as our impact and strides in sustainability.
The ‘hidden’ cost of selling before you buy
Many Aussie homeowners are forking out thousands of dollars on temporary living accommodation before moving into their new home – an avoidable expense for those who choose to sell their property first.
Bridgit named as 2022’s Most Innovative Lender
Bridgit has won the Finder Award for Best Lending Innovation for 2022! We’re thrilled to be recognised as the Most Innovative Lender for our tech-first lending solution.
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.
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.
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.
How Bridgit’s bridging loans are meeting the needs of brokers
At Bridgit, we’re proudly filling the gap in the market with a dependable bridging loan solution that meets the needs of Australian homeowners and the mortgage broking industry. Let’s run you through five key ways Bridgit is built with modern borrowers and brokers in mind.
Year One In Review: Bridgit’s Wins, Milestones & Learnings From FY 21/22
Discover Bridgit’s highlights, wins and learnings from our first year in business and how we’re revolutionising access to bridging loans for Australian homeowners.
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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.
How Bridgit’s bridging loans are meeting the needs of brokers
At Bridgit, we’re proudly filling the gap in the market with a dependable bridging loan solution that meets the needs of Australian homeowners and the mortgage broking industry. Let’s run you through five key ways Bridgit is built with modern borrowers and brokers in mind.
Upsizing 101: A complete homeowners guide
While upsizing comes with a tonne of benefits, it’s important to understand how the process works and what it takes to secure an upsizer home loan. Not sure where to start? Keep reading to discover everything you need to know about upsizing as a homeowner.
The three types of home loan approval: explained
Let’s run you through the three key types of home loan approval you need to know about and the fastest way to secure loan approval as a homeowner.
5 top tips for preparing to downsize
Before you start your property search, there’s a stack of practical steps you can take to make the downsizing transition as smooth and stress-free as possible. Read this weeks blog to discover five practical downsizing tips that will help you make your move with ease.
A homeowners guide to borrowing against equity to buy a second property
To help you weigh up your options for your next property purchase, let’s run you through how equity works and how you can access the value in your current home to help you secure the keys to your next property.
What to expect from securing a digital home loan
Ready to find out what it's like to work with a digital lender to secure a loan? Let’s run you through how non-bank lenders work and what to expect every step of the way.
Five reasons why a bridging loan is great for downsizing
If you are planning to downsize, it may be relatively easy to sell your home in today’s competitive residential property market but buying a new property could prove a lot harder.
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.
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.
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.
Bridgit Blueprint: Think bridging is complicated? Think again.
This month, Stephen Doyle, Head of Distribution at Bridgit, explores how we’re making it easier than ever for your clients to access bridging and why you should be writing bridging deals as a broker in 2025.
Bridgit Blueprint: Your top ten questions answered
This month, Colin Bentley, Head of Lending at Bridgit, tackles ten of the most common questions you’ll likely receive from clients about bridging finance, giving you the answers you need to expand your suite of services with confidence.
Bridgit Blueprint: Is bridging finance right for your client?
This month, Nikki Pelizzoni, Regional Director at Bridgit, explains the broad range of clients that can benefit from access to bridging finance and how bridging can solidify your client relationships.
Bridgit Blueprint: Unlocking the value of bridging
This month, Stephen Doyle, Head of Distribution at Bridgit, highlights the true value of bridging finance, from saving on rental costs to enabling your clients to jump on the best property opportunities.
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.
Bridging a Multi-Generational Upsize
Find out how our bridging solution helped three generations upsize together — without delays or restructuring.
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.
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.
Investment property settlement in three days
In the fast-moving world of real estate, speed is key. Here’s how we helped a Bridgit customer secure a bridging loan for an investment property that was ready to settle in just three days.
Quick settlement for Noosa downsizer after her auction win
Here’s how our BDM, Jolene Farrow, helped Shaun Jones, Senior Mortgage Broker at Mason Finance Group secure a loan for his client, a downsizer looking for a quick settlement when a traditional lender let her down after her auction win.
Helping Sydney retirees unlock their home's equity to meet financial needs
For many retirees, accessing the equity in their home can be a powerful way to meet financial needs. It can often be the key to unlocking much-needed funds for things like home improvements or other urgent needs.
City escape: Downsizing to a rural dream property with a single security loan
At Bridgit, we’re dedicated to helping our brokers and their clients navigate property transactions smoothly. Meet Arthur, a recent Bridgit customer who wanted to move from the Melbourne city to the countryside. Read more about how we made this Aussie homeowner’s dream move possible.
Urgent settlement success: How we helped a Perth homeowner secure a last-minute property opportunity
In the fast-paced world of real estate, timing can make all the difference. For one homeowner, navigating the usually lengthy process of securing a loan meant risking the loss of her dream home. Read more about how we helped this homeowner secure her next home to better suit her lifestyle - “I can clean this place in like half an hour!”
Life moves.
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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.