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Bridging Loans – Taking You to Prosperity
Before I start writing the article I would like to make your mind clear about the precise definition of bridging loans, what it is actually and how it will take you to prosperity.
“Bridging loans are a short-term loan used as a way to endow with funding for the purchase of a new property while the borrower expects the sale of an on hand property”.
Off-course it seems risky and it is said that unless all the stars are not in perfect alignment, it can turn a bad luck. But very frankly saying selling of property is not a big deal and if you have property than taking loan on its part is not a big deal. The only thing demanded by bridging loans is that you need to be tricky in co-ordination and purchase and sell of new property and if transaction occurs simultaneously than no words to describe your stars.
A Bridging Loans also known as commercial bridging finance makes these types of transaction easy and possible. It not only helps you with instant money but also helps you keeping away from getting stuck by financial crisis. By taking this loan borrower need not to pay for two mortgages and the best part of these loans is that you can take it for commercial purpose and also for personal purposes.
Features of these loans
These loans are short term in nature
The application process for borrowing these loans are more or less similar as of the other loans.
When you are planning to have bridging commercial loans it is preferred that you should opt for private lender than commercial banks. The reasons are many, bridging loans are short term loans so it is better to have someone who charges least interest, secondly lender can easily give you loans with minimal paper work. The need for commercial bridging loans start or can be guessed little early so it is suggested that you should go for pre approval of these loans.
Bridging Loans get paid back in the form of only interest. This means you get the entire amount from the lender, keep on paying the monthly interest until your backed property is not sold out. Once the transaction is complete, give away the handy principal amount back to the lender. So, in the case of repayment option in bridging loans principal payment is one time lump sum payment.
These loans are good for both the parties as in the case lenders also need not to worry about defaulter because the money seeker is obligatory to put up security or guarantee to secure the loan. This is normally in the form of an additional part of property.
But on the part of borrower, I want to make the point clear that the lender will still systematically evaluate your credit history. And I think it is genuine on its part also because any one will undergo the same procedure because of the level of risk he/she is taking. But not to worry poor credit is not an obstacle.
What is a Secured Loan and what are the risks? (Page 1 of 2)
A Secured Loan is a loan secured on the homeowners property very much in the same way as a Mortgage is. A Mortgage on a property is known as the 1st Charge a Secured Loan therefore becomes the 2nd Charge. If a Secured Loan is never paid then obviously the Homeowners home is at risk. With the Mortgage company having the 1st charge they therefore reclaim their money first. A Secured Loan Lender would then follow as they are the 2nd charge. It is worth remembering that a Mortgage and Secured Loan Company would only ever repossess a property as a last resort.
A Secured Loan is ideal for Homeowners who are looking to raise finance by using their home as security. Traditionally a Secured Loan can provide Homeowners with a lower APR than that of an Unsecured Loan. Obviously a Loan Lenders APR varies depending on the personal circumstances of the applicant. A Secured Loan can be used for a variety of purposes. The most common Secured Loan purposes are for Home Improvements and for Debt Consolidation.
Home Improvement Secured Loan
A loan that is secured on the applicants home address for the purpose of Home Improvements. The loan can be used for a new conservatory, renovations, extension or simply for double glazing. Almost any form of home improvements can be funded by a secured loan. You may find that some secured loan lenders will require proof of what you will be using the funds for. This can be provided by simply gaining a written quote from someone who you are looking to have the work done by. Chances are a Home Improvement Secured Loan will actually increase the value of your property so it will be money well invested.
Debt Consolidation Loan
A loan that is secured on the applicants home address for the purpose of Debt Consolidation. The loan is generally used to consolidate (pay off) all existing credit by putting it into one secured loan and this generally reduces the monthly payments and therefore frees up more of your monthly income to use for more exciting purposes than clearing credit cards, store cards, loans or hire purchases! Sometimes the only way in which the monthly payments can be reduced is by taking the Secured Loan over a longer period than what the existing credit is currently on. This can increase the amount in total that you will pay back but customers who take a Debt Consolidation Loan generally are more interested in the reduced monthly outgoing on credit.
A Secured Loan can be used for other purposes besides Debt Consolidation and Home Improvements. They can also be used for a Car, Holiday or Wedding. Generally Secured Loan lenders do not raise finance for Business. For a Business Loan it may be a better route to contact your local Bank or Building Society. Why would I want a Secured Loan instead of an Unsecured Loan?
There are many reasons why.
Repayment Period A Secured Loan can normally be taken over a longer period than that of an unsecured personal loan. Unsecured Loans can normally only be taken over a maximum of 7 or 10 years. Some Secured Loan Lenders will allow the applicant to take the finance over a 30 year period and most will allow the finance to be spread over 25 years worth of payments. Obviously by taking the loan over a longer period reduces the monthly payment to the applicant although you must remember the longer you take the loan over the more interest you will pay.