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Buy-before-sell bridging finance scenarios private lenders can consider.
Buying before selling can create a short-term funding gap. Private bridging finance may help where you need to secure your next property before your current property has sold or settled.
Why private bridging finance may help when buying before selling.
Traditional banks may require servicing across both properties, full income assessment and strict timing. Private lenders can consider some buy-before-sell scenarios differently, subject to security, equity, LVR and exit strategy.
Common buy-before-sell issues
- You have found the next property
- Your current home has not sold yet
- Sale proceeds are not available until settlement
- Settlement dates do not line up
- Bank servicing is difficult across both properties
- You do not want to miss the purchase opportunity
Private lenders focus more on:
- Property security and available equity
- Loan-to-value ratio
- Current property sale strategy
- Purchase and settlement timing
- Clear repayment exit strategy
- Short-term bridging structure
Important: Bridging-Finance.com.au is an independent referral platform. We do not lend money, provide credit or make lending decisions. Our role is to understand the scenario and introduce it to suitable private lenders or specialist funding partners whose criteria fit the situation.
A simple process designed for fast scenario assessment.
The goal is to get your buy-before-sell bridging finance scenario in front of suitable private lenders quickly and receive indicative funding options within 24 hours.
- Submit your scenario
- We match your deal with suitable private lenders
- A private lender will make contact
- Receive indicative funding options within 24 hours
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Buy new home before selling current home FAQs.
Common questions from borrowers considering private bridging finance to buy before selling their current home.
Can I buy a new home before selling my current home?
Yes. Private bridging finance may help some borrowers purchase their next home before their existing home has sold or settled.
What is buy-before-sell bridging finance?
Buy-before-sell bridging finance is short-term property finance used to bridge the funding gap between purchasing a new property and selling the current property.
Does my current property need to be sold first?
No. Some private lenders can consider scenarios where the current property is not yet sold, subject to the security, LVR and exit strategy.
Can this work if my current home is already under contract?
Yes. A signed sale contract can help support the exit strategy, especially where the sale settlement date is after the purchase settlement date.
Can this work if my current home is not listed yet?
Private lenders can consider some scenarios where the current home is not yet listed, but they will usually want to understand the sale plan, value and expected timing.
Can I use this for an auction purchase?
Yes. Private bridging finance may assist where you need to complete an auction purchase before your existing property sale has settled.
What if the settlement dates do not line up?
Private bridging finance is commonly used where the purchase settlement date is earlier than the sale settlement date.
Can interest be capitalised?
Some private lenders may consider capitalised interest where the loan structure, LVR and exit strategy support the request.
What exit strategy do private lenders look for?
The most common exit strategy is the sale of the current home, although settlement proceeds or another clear repayment pathway may also be considered.
Can retirees use buy-before-sell bridging finance?
Yes. Retired and asset-rich borrowers may be considered where there is enough equity, acceptable security and a clear property sale exit strategy.
Can I apply if the bank will not approve the bridging loan?
Yes. Some private lenders can consider buy-before-sell scenarios that do not fit standard bank policy, subject to lender assessment.
How quickly can buy-before-sell bridging finance be assessed?
Indicative responses can be obtained within 24 hours where enough information is provided upfront, including property details, loan amount, timing and exit strategy.
What information should I provide?
Useful information includes the purchase property address, sale property address, values, existing debt, sale status, loan amount required, timeframe and exit strategy.
Is Bridging-Finance.com.au a lender?
No. Bridging-Finance.com.au is an independent referral platform. We do not lend money, provide credit or make lending decisions. All lending decisions, approvals, pricing, fees, loan terms and documentation are assessed independently by the relevant private lender or funding partner.
Who will contact me after I submit my scenario?
Once we have reviewed your enquiry and identified a suitable lending partner, a private lender or their representative will contact you directly to discuss your funding requirements and any additional information they may need.
Submit your buy-before-sell bridging scenario.
The more detail you provide, the easier it is to understand the funding requirement and match it with suitable private lenders.