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Bridge Loans
A bridge loan is issued to a real estate investor who usually needs a hard money loan for a shorter period of time. Usually these types of loans are based on the property’s value. Bridge loans are given as interest only loans. The length of the loan on average is from one to three years. Sometimes a shorter period of time is given, such as less than a year. There is more flexibility with these types of loans being that the companies who issue them are usually private companies or private individuals.
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Why Choose Our Bridge Loans:
Agile Financing: We recognize the urgency in seizing lucrative opportunities. Our streamlined process ensures rapid approvals and funding, empowering you to secure profitable deals swiftly.
Tailored for Success: No two investments are alike. Our bridge loans are customized to match your project’s unique requirements, providing flexible terms and structures to suit diverse real estate endeavors.
Expert Guidance: Backed by seasoned professionals with comprehensive expertise in real estate investment, our team navigates the complexities of bridge financing, ensuring astute guidance at every step.
Transparent and Reliable: Trust forms the cornerstone of our relationships. Experience transparent communication, ethical dealings, and a reliable partner committed to your success from initiation to closure.
Why Would Someone Want a Bridge Loan?
These types of loans are meant to be more “flexible” than traditional bank loans and to provide a “bridge” from the time the property is acquired to the time it’s sold or “exited.” Sometimes these loans are called bridge loans because they are short term loans that help a real estate investor purchase a property with less out of pocket costs than using all of his or her own capital. These loans are more flexible and are designed for these types of transactions. Most of the time rehab or renovation funds are given to the borrower.
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Optimus Capital bridge loans allow borrowers to purchase, finance, and acquire solid single family property deals which they intend to remodel the properties. Optimus Capital allows them to save money with lower interest rates and reduced fees.
Optimus Capital bridge loans work by allowing flexibility, lower rates and higher rates of return because of our institutional level investing and customer-centric investor mindset. The more money we can save you in finance charges, the more you have to invest.
Our Founders, being real estate investors, understand that when an investment opportunity presents itself that capital is necessary and we want to empower you. Optimus Capital Loans give you the flexibility with excellent terms, often lower than what’s offered by many lenders.
Optimus Capital is a full-service direct bridge loan lender and we can streamline all your Single Family Loans to assist you in building your real estate portfolio.
We are here to assist you with a bridge loan during this time. We are still closing on loans during COVID-19. Our team is working diligently daily to assist our borrowers. We look forward to closing your deals quickly and efficiently during this time.
How Does a Bridge Loan Work?
Let’s continue using our example from above. Let’s say the total amount needed to remodel or “rehab” the property will be $35,000. Usually the bridge loan lender will give 100% of the rehab or renovation funds. But, what does that mean? Does that mean that they will give all of the renovation funds upfront? No.
The rehab or renovation funds are usually based on “completed work.” Meaning the real estate investor starts the work or remodel. Completes some work. Pays for it out of pocket first. Then requests a “draw.” The work is usually inspected by a third party. This third party company then issues a report with photos to the bridge loan lender. Then the amount of the draw is usually wired to the borrower. The real estate investor then continues the remodeling process and requests another draw or draws by repeating the same process.
These bridge loans are based on the value of the property. A loan-to-value or LTV is given against the property. Personal credit and track record or relevant experience are determining factors when a bridge loan lender decides to offer “terms” to the borrower. The borrowers personal credit isn’t as much of a determining factor when deciding if a borrower will be approved for a loan. The personal credit of the borrower is usually a guiding factor. The personal credit can affect the “rate” or interest rate that the borrower receives.
These types of loans are very common for “flippers” also known as “house flippers”. Real estate investors who usually purchase a single family home ranging between one to four units on average. They acquire a SFR or single family home that is distressed or needs remodeling. These house flippers then remodel the property and sell for market price once the remodel is completed. This is the reason why the industry standard length of time for these loans is usually 12 months. This gives the “flipper” time to purchase, renovate the property, and then sell.
When an investor flips a house he or she is willing to pay a higher interest rate for the use of this type of loan because the terms for this type of loan benefit the borrower. The flexibility of a bridge loan can assist the borrower with purchasing, completing the renovation, and selling the property. These types of loans also require a lot less paperwork than traditional bank loans.
An important part of the success for many real estate investors is for their lender to close quickly. Many times finding a great deal requires the investor to close on the property quickly. This is where these types of loans come in. It allows the borrower to acquire the property quickly and to use less if his or hers own capital to do so. The Loan to Value or LTV given by bridge loan lenders varies. Usually it is somewhere between 70 to 90% of the purchase price.
The determining factors which can affect the LTV or loan to value given would be the real estate investor’s past “proven” experience in flipping properties. Meaning how many past flips has a borrower completed and “when” where they carried out. Another factor that can determine the amount of capital the lender will give is the borrowers personal credit score. For example a borrower who has flipped 10 properties and has a mid credit score of 680 would usually receive a higher loan to value or LTV than someone who has never completed a flip and has a personal credit score of under 600.
