Mortgage strategy from Jacob Shope
Bridge Loans in Charlotte
A bridge loan can help some homeowners use equity from their current property while buying the next home before the existing home is sold. It is a short-term strategy and should be compared carefully with other ways to structure the move.
Why buyers consider bridge financing
In a competitive Charlotte or Lake Norman purchase, a homeowner may not want the timing of the sale of the current home to control the purchase of the next one. Bridge financing may create flexibility, but it can also mean carrying multiple obligations for a period of time.
I compare bridge financing with alternatives such as HELOCs, home equity loans, cash-out strategies, and purchase structures that account for the current home sale.
Questions to answer first
- How much equity is available in the current home?
- How quickly is the current home expected to sell?
- Can the borrower qualify while carrying both properties?
- What is the cost of the short-term financing?
- Would another equity strategy be simpler or less expensive?
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Ask JacobWritten by Jacob Shope, Mortgage Loan Officer with Mpire Financial, NMLS# 2090979, serving Charlotte and Lake Norman.