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From what is, to what’s next

Buy now, sell later. Starting fresh. Using your home to do more. Whatever comes next, we’ll help you move forward with confidence.

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Every transaction, document, and piece of data is secured with industry-leading protection.

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Lightning-fast approvals

Life doesn’t wait around, and neither should your finance. Apply today, get an answer as soon as tomorrow.

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Our team is here to make things easy. Talk to real people who care, and who know how to keep things moving.

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Trusted by homeowners

We help Australians upsize, downsize, renovate and start their next chapter. Whatever the step, we can help you get there.

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Bank-grade security

Every transaction, document and piece of data is secured with industry leading protection.

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Lightning-fast approvals

Life doesn’t wait around, and neither should your finance. Apply today, get an answer as soon as tomorrow.

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Real people, real service

Our team is here to make things easy. Talk to real people who care, and who know how to keep things moving.

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Trusted by homeowners

We help Australians upsize, downsize, renovate and start their next chapter. Whatever the step, we can help you get there.

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Short Term Home Loan

Bridgit’s Guide To A Short Term Home Loan

If you’re considering your housing loan options, you may have wondered about a short term home loan. After all, it’s important to understand all your available pathways before making a major financial decision that involves your home.

For those who are looking to downsize or upsize in terms of real estate, Bridgit’s bridging loans may provide an alternative that lets you tap into your current property’s equity. Read on for our comprehensive guide to comparing short term home financing options.

Short term home loans

What are they?

A short term home loan or mortgage matures in around five to fifteen years, which is shorter than the thirty-year loan term of a traditional mortgage. It should be noted that loan terms can vary widely from lender to lender.

What are the benefits?

What are the advantages of temporary mortgage setups? These alternative home loans give individuals a chance to condense their mortgage repayments into shorter terms, which allows them to attain full ownership or increase equity in their homes at a faster rate.

These short term home loan options are also less exposed to long-term market interest rate fluctuations, which could be an advantage in an environment of rising rates.

What are the drawbacks?

A short term home loan does not necessarily translate to quick loan approval. Lenders may need to do a more stringent financial analysis of a prospective applicant’s profile and creditworthiness, which could make a quick approval loan potentially unlikely.

However, there may be various reasons you’re interested in short term property loans. You may be entering or well into retirement and are finding it difficult to maintain your current home. Empty nesters may be looking to downsize to keep day-to-day life more manageable.

On the flip side, your family may have just begun to grow, and you need a short term loan to buy property that’s suitable for your new life as parents. In these cases, we at Bridgit may be able to help.

Bridge it with Bridgit

Your dream home within reach

Securing a short term home loan can be difficult to coordinate. Once you’ve sold your current home, finding your next home may take longer than expected, which drives up costs spent on temporary housing or storage fees.

Alternatively, you may have already found your ideal new home, but it is taking some time to sell your current property, during which time your dream home may be purchased by another buyer.

With this in mind, Bridgit’s mission is simple. Our goal is to give Australian homeowners the opportunity to tap into the current equity value of their home via short term loans secured against property. This equity can be converted into funds to quickly purchase their new property.

A convenient application process

You can end your search for a short term home loan with our bridging loan and enjoy a seamless application process. Technology helps us streamline lending and create a truly seamless experience for you. We offer a twenty-four-hour approval process, and settlement in as little as a few days after we receive your application, which takes five to ten minutes to complete.

How it works

Bridgit offers a short term home loan term of up to 12 months. Plus, we refinance and take a first mortgage on your current home, so customers don’t have to worry about managing two mortgages.

You can pay off your Bridgit loan with the proceeds from the sale of your existing home. Homeowners can refinance any remaining loan balance, if there is any, to a traditional lender, which typically occurs when upsizing. If you’ve downsized, there’s a good chance there won’t be a remaining balance after your property has been sold, allowing us to immediately release security over all your properties.

Disclaimer: Unless otherwise specified, the opinions expressed in this article are strictly for general informational purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice or recommendations. Any views are subject to change without notice at any time.

When a Bridging Loan fits your move

When a Bridging Loan fits your move

No monthly repayments
Set-up fee from 0.60%
Min $300k, max $10M
Up to 24-month loan terms
Owner-occupied or investment
Up to 85% LVR

You want to buy first, sell later

Take the pressure off selling. Secure your next home without the wait

You need fast, flexible funding

Access approvals in as little as 24 hours, so you can keep things moving

Your equity is tied up in your home

Free up funds from your current home to support your next step

Your situation is temporary

Cover the gap with a short-term loan built for the in-between

How it works

Apply instantly

Submit your application, we'll assess within 24 hours

Buy now

Move forward knowing your finance is sorted

Sell later

When your old home sells, you settle the loan

What’s next for you?

Every journey is different. Choose your path and we’ll help you take it.

Your bridging experts

When we started, no one specialised in bridging loans – so we changed that. We knew that bridging loans opened up possibilities for homeowners to turn built-up equity into progress, all on their own terms. Today, we help Australians unlock wealth with flexible finance that makes that progress possible, sooner.

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Tech first. People first.

Everything we do is to help you make progress in your life. That’s why we’ve designed industry-leading technology. Our platform is purpose-built for speed and simplicity. Applications are digital and clear. Approvals come in hours, not weeks.

When tech works like it should, our bridging experts can focus on what really matters, helping you move forward.

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Life moves.
Here’s how we can help

Bridgit helps homeowners move forward with confidence.

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Unlock your financial potential

Progress starts with one conversation. Reach out to us today and discover how easy your next step can be.

Our disclaimers

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.