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Business bridging loans for debt consolidation
For businesses juggling multiple credit facilities, merchant cash advances, or high-interest loans, a business bridging loan can be a strategic tool for loan consolidation and debt restructuring. Instead of managing various repayment dates, interest rates, and lender terms, bridging finance allows companies to merge existing liabilities into one short-term, manageable facility.
Business bridging loans for debt consolidation
For businesses juggling multiple credit facilities, merchant cash advances, or high-interest loans, a business bridging loan can be a strategic tool for loan consolidation and debt restructuring. Instead of managing various repayment dates, interest rates, and lender terms, bridging finance allows companies to merge existing liabilities into one short-term, manageable facility.
This is especially useful for businesses under short-term financial pressure or looking to refinance expensive business debt while preparing for longer-term funding. A bridging loan for debt restructuring can help improve cash flow, reduce monthly repayments, and simplify financial management, creating space for recovery, growth, or investment.
Lenders in the business bridging finance space typically secure the loan against business or director-owned property, allowing access to higher loan-to-value (LTV) ratios and faster completions. For businesses with strong underlying assets but temporary cash challenges, this type of solution can provide breathing room without giving up equity or long-term control.
We work with specialist bridging loan providers for business refinancing, offering access to whole-of-market lenders, including those open to adverse credit, previous defaults, or complex structures. Whether you’re looking to reduce financial strain, settle creditor pressure, or restructure for stability, our team can structure a tailored business bridging solution to match your goals.
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Business bridging loan criteria
For context, these are the wider product terms covered by this guide. Availability and eligibility depend on your circumstances and the lender.
| Criteria | Detail |
|---|---|
| Borrowers | Personal, Ltd co, LLP, Trusts, Offshore Trusts |
| Repayment Type | Interest only, repayment |
| Term | Max 36 months for bridging finance, up to 40 years for re-mortgage finance |
| Max Applicants | 6 |
| Valuation types | Automated Valuations (AVM), Market Value 1 (MV1) yield based, Aggregate Valuations for multi property finance loans, Market value (MV), 180 day or 90 days value |
| Credit check | Credit searched, not credit scored |
| Locations | England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland |
Published indicative terms for the wider product category are shown for context. They are not a quote for the specific circumstances discussed in this guide.
| Loan to value | Rate |
|---|---|
| 65% LTV | 0.62% per month (2% lender fee) |
| 75% LTV | 0.72% per month (2% lender fee) |
| 85% LTV | 0.9% per month (2% lender fee) |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a business get a bridging loan?
Yes. Businesses use bridging to buy premises fast, fund refurbishments, release capital from property, or bridge to a refinance once accounts, leases, or occupancy improve. Lending is assessed on the security and exit rather than trading history alone.
Can I get a bridging loan with a debt management plan?
Some bridging lenders consider applicants with a debt management plan (DMP), particularly where the bridge repays debts and the exit is a sale. The plan's status and the exit's strength decide.
Does a business bridging loan affect my personal mortgage?
A bridge taken by your company may not appear on your personal credit file, but personal guarantees you have given usually need declaring, and lenders may consider your exposure as a guarantor.
Are bridging loans dangerous?
A bridging loan is not dangerous in itself, but it carries more risk than a standard mortgage if it is used without a workable plan. Bridging loans are short-term, high-cost loans that rely on a clear, achievable exit such as a sale or refinance, and the risk increases if the exit fails, the term is exceeded or the costs are misunderstood.
Are bridging loans regulated?
Some are. A bridging loan is regulated by the FCA when it is secured on a property that is, or will become, the borrower's main residence: in law, where at least 40% of the property is used, or is intended to be used, as a dwelling by the borrower or a close family member. Bridging loans for buy-to-let, investment, commercial property or land are usually unregulated.
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