A Bridge Loan allows you quick access to financing for purchasing properties before selling a currently owned property. People also refer to it as a swing loan, gap loan, or gap financing.
Access to fast funding provides an advantage to real estate investors like you to buy properties at a discount from the seller in exchange for the convenience and speed of the transaction. These loans leverage your existing equity so you can seamlessly purchase and sell without missing an opportunity for an investment property.
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Another standard home-buying solution is to use this type of loan to purchase your new home before selling your current one. This type of short-term loan is best for areas where homes sell quickly, especially markets where multiple offers often compete.
These loans help you avoid making a contingent offer, which will be less appealing than offers from buyers who already have funds.
Generally, there are two ways to use bridge loans in Houston, TX. One way is to pay off your current mortgage, putting any excess toward your new down payment. Another is to use your existing equity to take a second mortgage for your new down payment.
For example, let’s say the current property value is $200k, and you still owe $125k on the mortgage. A loan for 80% of its value ($160k) would pay off the balance with $35k left over. After closing costs and fees (~$5k), the remaining balance of $30k is free to be used for a new down payment.
In a similar example, let’s say the property’s current value is $200k, and you still owe $125k on the mortgage. The existing equity is $75k. A bridge loan for 80% of the equity would provide $60k towards the new down payment.
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