Bridge Loan Calculator
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Estimate monthly payments, total interest, origination fees and LTV for any commercial or real estate bridge loan. Adjust the sliders and results update instantly.
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LTV: 66.7% within typical bridge lending guidelines
Most bridge lenders in our network will consider this LTV.
This bridge loan calculator provides estimates based on your inputs. It does not include closing costs, title, escrow, extension fees, prepayment provisions, property taxes or insurance. Real terms are set by the capital source in our network that funds your deal. Submit your deal for an actual term sheet.
How to use this bridge loan calculator
Start with the two property inputs: your loan amount and the current property value. The loan amount is the amount you plan to borrow. The current property value is what the property is worth today, not a projected future value. These two numbers produce the LTV ratio, which is the single most important factor bridge lenders evaluate. Keep LTV below 70 percent for the broadest access to programs in our network.
Next, set the loan terms. The interest rate field reflects annual pricing for bridge loans in today's market. Payments are interest-only so the monthly payment is simply the loan balance multiplied by the annual rate divided by 12. The loan term controls how many months of interest you carry. Origination points are a one-time closing cost expressed as a percentage of the loan amount.
The full results panel shows every cost component broken out. The break-even field estimates how many months of interest accumulation would equal the spread between your property value and loan amount. If your hold time approaches that number, it is worth reviewing whether the economics still work. Use this calculator to screen deals before calling us. When the numbers work, submit and we connect you with the right capital source.
How bridge loans are priced
Bridge loans are asset-based products. The lender looks at the property, the exit strategy and the LTV before looking at the borrower's income or credit score. A clean exit plan, whether a sale or a refinance into long-term debt, carries more weight than employment history. That makes bridge lending accessible for real estate investors, business owners and commercial borrowers who need speed and flexibility over low rates.
Origination points are the lender's primary fee, paid at closing as a percentage of the loan amount. One point equals one percent. A 2-point fee on a $400,000 bridge loan is $8,000 due at settlement. Points on bridge loans typically run 1 to 3 percent depending on LTV, loan size, and deal complexity.
Interest rate on bridge loans runs higher than conventional financing because the loans are short-term, interest-only and priced for speed. Rates in the current market generally fall between 9 and 13 percent annually. We connect you with capital sources that match your deal type, LTV and geography so you receive competitive terms without shopping individual lenders.
Loan Amount
The total amount borrowed. Bridge loans are available from $50,000 to $5 million or more depending on the program and property type.
Interest Rate
Charged annually on the outstanding balance. All bridge loan payments are interest-only. The principal is repaid in a balloon at the end of the term.
Loan Term
Bridge loans run 1 to 36 months. The term should align with your exit timeline, whether that is a sale or a refinance into permanent debt.
Origination Points
A one-time upfront fee paid at closing as a percentage of the loan amount. Points are separate from the interest rate and represent the cost of the capital source's underwriting and placement.
LTV (Loan-to-Value)
Loan amount divided by current property value. Most bridge lenders cap at 65 to 75 percent LTV. Below 70 percent is the green zone for the broadest program access.
Break-even Months
How many months of interest payments equal the equity spread between property value and loan amount. Holding past this point erodes your net proceeds if you are selling.
What this bridge loan calculator does not include
The calculator models the three core costs of a bridge loan: monthly interest, total interest over the full term and origination points. It does not include closing costs such as title, escrow, appraisal, recording fees or lender legal fees. These typically add $2,000 to $6,000 depending on deal size and state. Property taxes, insurance and any HOA dues during the bridge period are also outside the scope of this tool.
Extension fees apply if your exit takes longer than the original term. Most bridge programs charge 0.5 to 1.5 points per extension, which is an additional cost not shown here. If your exit strategy has uncertainty around timing, budget conservatively by modeling a longer term in the calculator before committing to the loan.
Prepayment provisions vary by program. Some bridge loans have a minimum interest guarantee, meaning you owe a set number of months of interest even if you pay off early. Confirm prepayment terms with us when reviewing your term sheet. The break-even figure shown is a planning estimate based on your equity spread and monthly payment. It is not a financial recommendation. Use it as a sanity check on your hold timeline, not as a decision threshold.
Bridge loans vs conventional financing for time-sensitive deals
Bridge loans carry a higher rate than conventional commercial or residential financing. On a $400,000 loan at 10.5 percent versus a conventional loan at 7 percent, the difference is roughly $1,167 per month in additional interest. For a borrower closing a property purchase, completing a business acquisition, or transitioning a commercial asset, that premium buys something conventional lenders cannot offer: speed and flexibility.
Conventional commercial loans close in 45 to 90 days and require full underwriting of the borrower's income, tax returns and business financials. A bridge loan through the capital sources we work with closes in 10 to 21 business days with an underwriting focus on the asset and the exit. For time-sensitive deals where the opportunity cost of missing the close is greater than the rate premium, bridge financing is the right tool.
Bridge financing is also used when conventional financing is not yet available. A commercial property undergoing repositioning, a business in the middle of a transition, or a borrower awaiting a liquidity event may not qualify for long-term debt today but will in 12 to 18 months. The bridge loan covers the gap. The goal is always to refinance into lower-cost permanent financing once the qualifying event occurs. We connect you with both bridge capital sources and long-term lending options so the transition is part of the plan from day one.
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All loans facilitated by Buckle Up Capital are for business and commercial purpose only. Buckle Up Capital connects borrowers with bridge lenders in our network. We are a broker, not a lender. Rates and terms vary by capital source and are not a commitment to lend.
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