Real Estate Financing
Financing options for purchasing, refinancing, renovating, or expanding commercial real estate and investment properties.
Best for: Owner-operators acquiring property and real estate investors expanding portfolios
Bridge Financing
Short-Term Bridge Capital Between Transactions
Bridge financing provides short-term capital to cover the gap between a current obligation and a longer-term financing or sale event.
Overview
Bridge financing is short-term capital used when timing matters - between a property purchase and longer-term financing, between a sale and reinvestment, or to support time-sensitive transactions. Bridge structures vary in length and cost.
Typical amounts
Commonly $250,000 to $25,000,000+
Speed
Faster than long-term programs, varies by transaction
Terms
Typically 3–24 months
Best For
Operators and investors with a defined exit or refinance plan.
Common Use Cases
- Bridging between purchase and refinance
- Funding while a sale closes
- Value-add real estate projects
- Time-sensitive opportunities
Potential Benefits
- Speed-oriented structures
- Designed around a defined exit
- Flexible structures available
Things to Consider
- Cost typically higher than long-term financing
- Clear exit plan is important
How the Process Works
- 1Submit a secure application with basic business details
- 2American Financial Source reviews your profile and identifies eligible products
- 3Connect with a funding specialist to discuss the right structure
- 4Provide any final documentation and complete underwriting
- 5Funds are disbursed once the offer is accepted and finalized
Required Documents
- Business or sponsor application
- Transaction documents
- Exit plan summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Funding Options
Commercial Real Estate Loans
Financing for office, retail, industrial, multifamily, mixed-use, and special-purpose commercial properties.
Best for: Owner-operators acquiring property and investors building or refinancing commercial portfolios
Apply
Apply for Bridge Financing
Skip the long forms. Open our secure DocuSign application and a funding specialist will follow up within one business day. No cost, no obligation, and inquiring does not affect your credit.
- Secure DocuSign envelope — confidential submission
- Most applications take less than 10 minutes
- Response from a specialist within one business day
Apply with DocuSignCall (516) 373-7622
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