Bridging Loan Calculator

Use our bridging loan calculator to get an instant estimate of:

  • The best rates available starting at 0.55%
    per month
  • The maximum amount you can borrow based on your scenario
  • A personalised quote

Get started with our calculator

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How the Calculator Works

Enter Your Loan Requirements

Enter the amount you’re looking to borrow to complete your purchase.

You can play around with this figure later if you’re considering raising some extra money for refurbishments, for example.

Enter Your Property Details

Enter the value of the property you’re looking to purchase.
Then, enter the value of any properties you already own along with your outstanding mortgages (if any).
This will be used to calculate your ‘loan to value’ ratio and establish whether you’re eligible for a bridging loan, and if so what interest rate you might expect to achieve.

How quickly do you need your loan?

Tell us how quickly you’re looking to act so we can understand your urgency.

Calculate

Provide your name and contact details, and see your results.
You’ll see whether you’re eligible, roughly what your interest rate is likely to be, how much that will cost per month (including a projection of month-by-month costs depending on when you repay), and any other costs involved.

Understanding Your Results

Lender Facility Fee: This is the fee charged by your lender, typically a percentage of your loan.
Gross Bridging Loan: This is your total loan amount including lender fees.
Interest rate: The monthly interest rate for your loan
Monthly Interest: This is the amount of interest you’ll pay each month – note, with a bridging loan, if you repay it early then you’ll stop paying interest on the same day.
Total Interest: This is the total interest over the full term of the loan should you have it for that long.
Gross Loan + Rolled up Interest: This is your gross loan amount plus all the potential  accumulated interest.
Loan to Value (LTV): This is the ratio of your total loan amount to your total property value.

Other Costs

Valuation Fees: Fees for property valuation.
Exit Fee: A fee that’s occasionally charged when the loan is paid off.
The fields above make certain assumptions based on general bridging loan rates, costs and fees to give you an initial idea. 

What is a Bridging Loan Calculator?

A bridging loan calculator gives you an idea of how much a bridging loan could cost based on the specific loan you need.

It will give you a free quote and indicative figures for you: interest rates, lender fees, valuation fees, broker fees and admin fees.

When you apply for a bridging loan with a lender (either through a broker or directly), the fees and figures may vary - as our calculator tool is just an estimate based on the basic inputted information and assumes certain factors as standard.

But it's a great tool to give you an idea of how much your project will cost, whether you're simply buying a new home before selling yours or you're looking to fund refurbishments or a development project. 

What is a bridging loan?

A bridging loan is a type of short term property finance.

They're similar to standard mortgages but are designed for the short term - usually between 12 and 18 months.

They're not designed to be long term finance solutions for buying property.

Instead, they're usually used to bridge a gap between two property transactions. Whether it's buying a property before selling your current home, or buying a property, carrying out some renovations, and then refinancing with a standard mortgage, the many uses of bridging loans are endless.

They can provide flexibility and value in the most complex or straightforward situations. And they're also very fast compared to standard mortgages.

Check out our bridging loan case studies for some real-life examples of how they work.

Our Head of Bridging, Sam O'Neill, explains the basics of bridging finance in the video below:

How Bridging Loan Costs Are Calculated

Loan to value - This is the ratio of total borrowing to total property value. Generally, the lower your LTV, the lower the rate of interest you'll pay on your loan. If more than one property is involved, securing your bridging loan on two properties can allow you to reduce your loan to value as well as the overall cost of your loan.

Property location - This is particularly relevant for properties in more remote areas of the UK, such as north Scotland and Northern Ireland, when it comes to residential property purchases. The more remote the property, the more risk there is to a lender that you may not be able to provide an exit for your bridging finance, so it can be reflected in the interest rate you pay.

Regulated or unregulated? - If the property is for personal use, it will fall under regulated lending governed by the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority). There are fewer regulated lenders in the market, so in certain situations, your options may be more limited. Regulated lending is highly competitive, so the good news for borrowers is that for loan to values below 60% the rates currently are as low as they've ever been.

Lender fees - Bridging loan lenders will typically charge a facility arrangement fee of 2% based on either the net or gross loan. For most of the lenders we use, the lender fee will be based on the net loan. Lenders may also charge a loan drawdown fee - typically £295. This fee can vary depending on the number of properties involved. When your loan is redeemed, there will also be a redemption fee. This is the cost of removing a legal charge from your property (ies) and will typically be £120.

Legal costs - A bridging loan transaction, like a mortgage, requires solicitors to complete the legal charge paperwork. The lender will have their own solicitor who will have their fees, and you'll also need to have a solicitor to represent you. Legal fees can vary and will depend on the complexity of your transaction. Some bridging lenders provide dual representation, which can reduce the overall cost.

Survey fees - As with any secured lending on an asset, your lender will generally want an independent valuation. Most UK bridging loan lenders will appoint a surveyor from an agreed panel. The cost will depend on the lender, but most work to a scale based on property value. Some lenders we work with provide what's called a desktop valuation (typically for properties valued under £1 million), which is both quicker and cheaper - we always try to negotiate these on behalf of our clients.

Broker fees - We charge a broker fee, typically of £495, for arranging finance on your behalf.

Loan exit fees - The lenders we use rarely apply an exit fee. If they are charged, it will be payable on the redemption of your loan and can be anything from 1% to 2%. Our calculator has this field set at 0% as this fee typically only applies to higher risk lending on investment land/property transactions.

How is Bridging Loan Interest Calculated?

The key difference between bridging loan interest compared to standard mortgage interest is that interest rates are displayed monthly for bridging finance.

This is because bridging loans are typically between 12 and 18 month terms, and you pay interest on your monthly balance.

The good news is that you usually only pay interest for the duration of your loan. So, if you exit your bridging loan within 6 months, you'll only pay 6 months' worth of interest even if your original term was 12 months.

We also work with lenders that provide the option of rolling up the interest on your loan, so there's no requirement to repay your interest monthly.

This can be very attractive for cash flow. If you're carrying out renovations on the property, for example, you'll need money on hand to support your project, so you don't want to worry about interest repayments. In this situation, you can add the interest to your loan balance every month and only repay it at the end as a lump sum.

When you pay off your short term loan, your redemption repayment will comprise of the original capital and the accrued monthly interest.

What are the criteria for a bridging loan? 

Your options will depend on whether the loan you require is regulated or non regulated.

Non regulated bridging loan criteria

Item Terms
Type of bridging finance Unregulated
Max Loan To Value 80% LTV Residential & 70% Commercial, 100% LTV bridging in rare cases
UK Areas covered England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland 
Europe From £1m - Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Monaco

Loan Term

1-24 months

Minimum Loan Size

£50,000

Maximum Loan Size

No maximum

Minimum interest

0.55% pm

Interest treatment

Rolled, Retained or Serviced
Borrower residency UK residents, UK ex-pats, Non UK Nationals (Limited Options For UK Property)
Borrower Type Individual, Sole Trader, LLP, Partnership, Ltd Company
Security Types Residential, commercial & semi commercial property (1st & 2nd Charge)
Funding for: New builds; Refurbishment; Conversions; Grade listed buildings; Mixed schemes, development and development exit finance
Planning Permission Needed            Case By Case

Regulated bridging loan criteria

Item Terms
Type of bridging finance Regulated
Max Loan To Value 75% LTV Residential
UK Areas covered England, Wales & Scotland

Loan Term

1-12 months

Minimum Loan Size

£50,000

Maximum Loan Size

No maximum

Minimum interest

0.55% pm

Interest treatment

Rolled, Retained or Serviced
Borrower residency UK residents, UK expats 
Borrower Type Individual, Sole Trader, LLP, Partnership, Ltd Company
Security Types Residential (1st & 2nd Charge)
Funding for: New builds; Refurbishment; Conversions; Grade listed buildings; Mixed schemes
Planning Permission Needed            Case By Case

How to reduce the cost of bridge finance

If you're buying a property before selling an existing one, it may be possible to reduce the cost of finance by using more than one security property. By securing your bridge loan over both properties in the transaction, your overall loan cost may be lower.

If you have an outstanding mortgage on a property you're using as security, it will be factored into the overall loan-to-value calculation.

Why use Clifton Private Finance?

We're an independent company registered in England, and the Financial Conduct Authority regulates us. We have access to the best loan rates in the market for both authorised and regulated lenders, as well as private lenders, for unregulated transactions where speed is often of the essence.

We know the short-term finance market very well and can find the right finance for your situation. If you need longer-term finance to replace bridging finance once your term ends, we can also arrange that for you.

Our free bridging loan calculator is a useful tool for getting an indicative quote, but we recommend talking to us about what you're trying to achieve to get a bespoke quote for your requirements. We provide holistic, regulated bridging loan advice that looks at your entire financial situation for the best solution.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This bridging finance calculator is intended to provide an approximate guide only to illustrate what a bridging loan would cost. 

Congratulations,
!

Based on the details you have provided, you may be eligible for a bridging loan at the following rate:

£
over 12 months at
The maximum amount you could borrow is £
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To take advantage of this rate, speak to a bridging specialist for a personalised quote today.

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Executive Summary

Name:
Loan Required: £
Total Security Value: £
Loan to Value:
Estimated Interest Rate:
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Monthly Cost Breakdown

It is important to note that there are no monthly payments made on this loan. This is an indication of how interest rolls up on a monthly basis. You will only pay up to the day you redeem the loan. The 12 month term is purely an allowance, should you require it.

* Average time customer takes to repay loan in full

Note: This is an indicative calculation based on the limited information provided. Any figures displayed will be subject to change based on your scenario, lender’s approval and due diligence.

There will be some additional professional costs that we have not provided an estimate for a this stage because these costs will vary based on the lender.

What's next?

The process for arranging your finance can be turned around quickly. We will be in touch shortly however, should you wish to discuss in the meantime, please do contact us on 0117 457 4666 if you have any questions.

1. Decision in principle

Work with one of our qualified bridging brokers to find the best solution for your needs.

2. Submit application

We’ll guide you through the application process to maximise your chances of securing your loan.

3. Finance secured

We will keep you in touch with any development up until a decision is made about your loan.

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Star Success Stories

Whether you're looking to use a bridging loan to buy your dream home or to finance your next property investment, you're in safe hands. When it comes to bridging finance, we have helped 1000s of customers secure the best rates and terms for their unique situation.

Asset Finance Loan for Pharmaceutical Business

Capital Raised £13m
London

The Scenario

A large pharmaceutical corporation approached us seeking financing options for a major logistics expansion project.

They needed to purchase robotics equipment, conveyor belts, and dedicated software to enhance their operations, requiring a total of £13m in funding.

The company had already received quotes for traditional unsecured business loans through their existing relationships, but wanted to explore the possibility of more cost-effective alternatives.

The Solution

After carefully analysing the client's needs and financial situation, we advised on and secured approval for a £13 million asset finance credit line.

Key features included:

  • Secured Loan: The loan was secured against the equipment being purchased, allowing for much more favorable terms.
  • Significant Cost Savings: Because of this, we secured an interest rate 2 percentage points below the quote they had received for an unsecured loan (resulting in very significant savings on £13 million).
  • Flexible Drawdown: The credit line allows for multiple drawdowns at different times throughout the project, with each hire purchase only crystallising at the point of drawdown.
  • Interest Efficiency: The client only pays interest on the amount drawn down at each stage, rather than on the full loan amount from day one.
  • Repayment Flexibility: Repayments are also only made on the amounts drawn down, improving business cash flow management.

Even though the business could have likely funded the equipment with their existing cash, they chose to finance the project for a number of reasons:

  • By opting for asset finance, the company preserves cash for other business expenses rather than tying it up in assets.
  • The interest paid on the business loan is tax-deductible and hits the profit and loss sheet, so can ultimately be offset against their corporation tax liability.

This case demonstrates our ability to provide innovative financial solutions for large corporations, leveraging our expertise in asset finance to achieve substantial cost savings and enhanced flexibility compared to traditional lending options.

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Fast Bridging loan with low credit score

Capital Raised £140K
North Wales

The Scenario

Textbook Bridging loan scenario: not wanting to lose out on a new property while you wait for a slow sale on your current home. The problem was our client’s credit score, which was barely into the triple digits, and a patchy credit history that included a missed mortgage payment.

The Solution

Our broker knew a handful of lenders that would look at this client’s application, and set to work in liaising with each to establish the best option.  

In order to speed up the process and save our client from paying for an extra valuation fee, we managed to secure the loan solely against the property the client was buying. The existing home that was being used as the exit for the loan wouldn’t need to be used as security.

This is unusual, but it meant saving £500-600 on a property valuation and roughly two weeks of admin time – a big swing for our clients’ deal.

In just 8 calendar days we had an offer agreed, and the full funds were secured in just 33 calendar days – exceptionally quick given the circumstances.

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Bridging Loan for Fix & Flip in Fife Offers Perfect Solution

Capital Raised £84k
Dunfermline

The Scenario

We worked with a property investor who had built a successful fix and flip business in Fife, Scotland. She had found a suitable mid-terrace property selling for £112K.

But with a 25% deposit to hand, the loan amount was too small for most lenders to offer a mortgage. And our client had a poor experience with one of the primary buy-to-let mortgage lenders in Scotland, so was looking to arrange a bridging loan.

The Solution

A bridging loan was the perfect solution for this situation. Since she was looking to flip the property, she didn't need a long term buy-to-let mortgage. A bridging loan could secure the house and be repaid once it had been resold.  

But rates posed an issue. Most bridging lenders were only offering rates higher than 1% per month, but our specialists found rates significantly below this with the lender she didn’t favour.

After assuring her that this bank’s bridging department worked quite separately to its mortgage branch, our team’s guidance meant that she secured the funding she needed at the best possible rate and was able to increase the property’s value by £53,000. 

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Fast Auction Finance for Grade II-listed Farmhouse in Kent

Capital Raised £247k
Kent

The Scenario

Our clients had spotted a rare investment at auction - a stunning Grade II-listed farmhouse in the Southeast.  

They could see the potential to split it into a home for themselves plus a holiday home providing rental income. After winning the bid and putting down the deposit, they had 28 days to pay the balance.

The combination of potential renovations and tight turnaround meant that a mortgage was out of the picture. Our clients needed a quick, flexible solution to provide the rest of the funds while they found a buyer for their current home. 

The Solution

Luckily our clients were eligible for a bridging loan. Our bridging adviser found them a deal that fit comfortably within their financial budget. Funds were approved and the money was in the bank well within the 28-day deadline for their auction purchase.

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