Bridging enquiries are some of the most exciting conversations a broker can have. The borrower usually has a clear opportunity and a deadline, and the broker who responds first with a confident plan often wins.
Who is enquiring
UK property investor or SPV with a clear exit inside 24 months.
Typical deals range £50k to £15m, over 3 to 24 months, with 5 to 21 days to complete.
What they want to achieve
These are the situations we see most often:
- Auction purchases with a 28-day completion deadline
- Chain-break funding while a sale completes
- Light or heavy refurbishment prior to a term refi
- Refinance of an existing bridge coming to term
Signals that a lead is ready
A quick check on these points on your first call helps you move straight to the right lender:
- UK property as security (residential, commercial or land)
- Credible exit inside 24 months (sale or refi)
- Deposit or equity contribution of 25% or more
- UK-registered borrower or SPV
How to follow up fast
Speed is the product. Call within the hour, confirm the property, purpose and exit, and give an indicative view the same day. A clear next step keeps the borrower with you while they line up their purchase or refinance.
Fast completions and strong procuration fees on time-sensitive deals.
Common questions
Do you handle regulated bridging?
Yes. Regulated bridging enquiries are tagged so you can route to FCA-authorised lenders on your panel.
How fast can borrowers expect to complete?
Fastest bridging lenders complete in 5 to 10 working days on clean cases. Two to three weeks is typical.
Are auction enquiries flagged?
Yes. Auction enquiries carry the completion deadline where the borrower provides it.