Bridge Loans — Fast Capital Between “Now” and “Next”
A bridge loan is short-term, asset-backed financing designed to solve timing. Businesses and investors use bridge financing to close on an opportunity, refinance out of pressure, stabilize cash flow, or position an asset for longer-term funding — even when traditional bank timing can’t keep up.
Bridge loans generally carry a defined payoff strategy. They are not meant to be permanent debt. They “bridge” the gap between where you are today and where you’re taking the asset or the business in the next 3–18 months.
Cheetah Capital Finance LLC provides guidance and access in a commercial / investor context. We do not originate consumer personal loans. All scenarios require underwriting, documentation, valuation, lien review, and compliance approval. Nothing on this page is an approval, commitment, or guaranteed offer of financing.
When Do Businesses Use Bridge Loans? Transaction-Driven
Bridge financing is purpose-built for specific moments. It's not about carrying long-term debt — it's about getting through a high-pressure window of time without missing the deal.
You’re buying property, inventory, or an operating business asset, but bank underwriting will take 45–90 days (or longer). A bridge loan can secure the acquisition now and give breathing room to refinance later.
When a maturing balloon note or default risk threatens the asset, immediate capital can prevent loss or litigation. The bridge acts as a short-term stabilizer.
Investors use bridge capital to rehab or reposition a property (for example, upgrading units to drive better rents) before locking in permanent DSCR or agency-style financing.
Sometimes you just need 6–12 months to stabilize financials, season cash flow, or hit a DSCR target. Once the numbers qualify, you “take out” the bridge with conventional or SBA-style paper.
A bridge loan can inject operating cash into the business using real estate or other collateral, instead of stacking more high-friction daily/weekly payment products.
For certain projects, a short-term facility funds the last stage of buildout or lease-up before you roll into stabilized long-term financing.
Bridge loans are usually more expensive than permanent financing, because they are deployed quickly and carry higher risk. The tradeoff is speed, flexibility, and the ability to capture opportunity without waiting for traditional approval timelines.
Underwriting & Structure Collateral-Driven
Bridge financing is underwritten as a secured, short-term credit facility. The primary question is: “Can we responsibly lend against this asset today, and is there a realistic exit that protects everyone?”
Bridge loans often include interest-only payments during the term and then a required payoff or refinance by maturity. Rates and fees reflect the timing pressure, complexity, and collateral profile. Nothing here guarantees specific terms.
Compliance & Regulatory Notice
Cheetah Capital Finance LLC focuses on commercial funding solutions, investor-oriented bridge structures, and business-purpose financing. We do not originate consumer personal loans. We are not a traditional retail bank. All scenarios are subject to underwriting, valuation, documentation, lien review, title review, and compliance approval. Nothing in this page or on this website is an approval, a commitment, or a guaranteed offer of financing.
Nothing here is, or should be interpreted as, an offer to sell securities or a solicitation of an offer to buy securities. Any future participation or investment opportunities — for example, accredited investors participating in certain note structures or capital pools — would only be offered under Regulation D, Rule 506(c) of the Securities Act of 1933, and only to verified accredited investors. Any such opportunity would be presented solely through formal offering documents after independent accreditation verification.
We act in good-faith alignment with federal securities law and applicable state “Blue Sky” requirements, including Florida notice filings when required. Cheetah Capital Finance LLC strongly encourages all business owners, investors, and potential capital partners to consult their own licensed legal, tax, accounting, and financial advisors.