Accolend’s Bridge programs offer the flexibility and speed needed for real estate investors to succeed in 2024. Whether you are looking to snap up a property on the market, need extra funding while you wait for a sale, or are looking to transition out of a loan, Accolend’s bridge loans are here to help investors meet their financing needs.
You provide us with the application, including property and deal information.
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Receive our Terms
We send you the proposed terms of our loan, outlined in a term sheet that includes all relevant expenses and documentation requirements.
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Loan Underwriting
Our underwriting team sets up your loan on our website portal to ensure a smooth documentation submission process. We coordinate with vendors such as appraisal and inspection companies, title, insurance, and legal counsel to facilitate seamless communication. Please click here for an explanatory video.
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Loan Closing
We work with you, your legal counsel, and the title company to schedule a closing date. On the closing date, we review all executed documents from your lawyer or the title company/closing agent and wire the funds.
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Draw Management
You reach out to our draw manager with your draw request. A property inspection will be scheduled to verify completed work, and upon satisfactory completion and review, we will fund the draw. Please click here for an explanatory video./closing agent and wire the funds.
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Payoff
Our servicing team will assist you with extension and/or payoff requests. Extension approval requires 30 days' advance notice and the completion of an extension application./closing agent and wire the funds.
Why Accolend
Competative Rates
We are a direct lender backed by institutional capital. With a low cost of capital, we pass the savings on to our clients, helping to protect their profit margins
Fast Service
All processing, underwriting, and closing are handled in-house by our team members. This enables us to fully control and expedite the process to meet our clients' timelines
Certainty of Execution
As a Direct Lender and Asset Manager, we have complete control over the underwriting process and our strategic direction. Our funding sources are diversified and have proven reliable across various market cycles
No Points
We launched our signature no-points programs in 2016. Since then, they have saved our borrowers millions of dollars, and allowed our broker partners to better compete
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Bridge Loan?
A bridge loan is a short-term loan used to "bridge" the gap between the purchase of a property and longer-term financing. There is no construction funding component.
Do you lend to LLCs?
Yes, we lend to LLCs.
Do you have prepayment penalties?
There are no prepayment penalties for loans with points. For no-point loan programs, the minimum term is six months.
Are bridge loans provided for purchase or refinance?
We offer bridge loans to buy properties and for refinance (term and cashout).
What is the closing time for Bridge Loans?
Closing time for bridge loans is 5-12 business days.
Do you require any appraisal for Bridge loans?
Yes, a full appraisal is required for bridge loans, including the interior.
Do your Bridge loans require any income or asset verification?
No, we offer asset-based loans, so we will not ask you to verify your income or assets.
Do you allow second liens on your loans?
Second liens on our transactions are not allowed.
Do you work with brokers?
Yes, we work with brokers.
What is your acreage limit?
The maximum acreage is 2 acres per property.
Do you require personal guarantees for bridge loans?
Yes, personal guarantees are required.
Do you offer bridge loans for personal residences?
No, we do not offer bridge loans for personal residences. We only offer residential bridge loans for investment purposes.
What will you need to verify my experience?
We will need your HUD-1 or property deeds to verify your experience.
What are your closing fees?
There are fees associated with legal documentation; background and criminal reports; as well as servicing setup and wire fees.