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Bridge Loans in Birmingham, AL

Find lenders offering bridge loans in the Birmingham, including Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Bessemer, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 43 lenders.

Lenders
43
Typical Rate
8% - 12%
Down Payment
20-30%
Term
6-36 months
Closing Time
1-3 weeks

Which Bridge lenders serve Birmingham?

43 lenders offering bridge loans in the Birmingham, AL area.

PNC Bank, National Association

SBA

WILMINGTON, DE

One of the largest U.S. banks, offering SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, commercial real estate, equipment financing, lines of credit, and comprehensive treasury management. Full-service business banking across the eastern United States.

68 SBA loans
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Truist Bank

SBA

Charlotte, NC

One of the top 10 U.S. banks formed by the BB&T and SunTrust merger. Offers SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, commercial real estate, equipment financing, lines of credit, and comprehensive business banking nationwide.

13 SBA loans
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Acore Capital

New York, NY

Commercial real estate finance company providing bridge, mezzanine, and preferred equity. $20B+ in originations. Institutional-quality deals.

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Anchor Loans

Thousand Oaks, CA

One of the largest hard money lenders in the US. Fix-and-flip, bridge, and rental loans. Fast closings with competitive terms for experienced investors.

$100K – $10M
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Arbor Realty Trust

Uniondale, NY

Major CRE lender and REIT. Bridge, permanent, and agency financing. Specializes in multifamily and commercial properties.

$1M – $100M
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Berkadia

Ambler, PA

Joint venture of Berkshire Hathaway and Jefferies. Commercial mortgage banking, investment sales, and servicing.

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Broadmark Realty Capital

Seattle, WA

Private real estate lender offering bridge, construction, and land loans. Now part of Ready Capital. Loans from $500K to $25M+.

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CBRE Capital Markets

Dallas, TX

Global CRE services and capital markets. Arranges debt and equity for all commercial property types.

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Civic Financial Services

Redondo Beach, CA

Private money lender for residential investment properties. Bridge and DSCR rental loans. Subsidiary of Pacific Western Bank.

$100K – $5M
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Constitution Lending

NJ

Hard money lender focused on new investors. Fix-and-flip and bridge loans with 9.5-12% rates. No experience required. Up to 90% LTV for renovation.

$100K – $2M
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CoreVest Finance

Irvine, CA

Rental portfolio and bridge lender for residential real estate investors. Build-to-rent and portfolio financing specialist. Redwood Trust subsidiary.

$200K – $50M
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Cushman & Wakefield

Chicago, IL

Global CRE services firm with extensive capital markets and financing capabilities across all commercial property types.

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Easy Street Capital

Austin, TX

Investment property lender specializing in fix-and-flip, bridge, and DSCR rental loans. Loans approved in 24 hours, close in 48 hours. Min credit score 600.

$75K – $5M
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Greystone

New York, NY

Full-service commercial real estate lending platform. Agency, bridge, mezzanine, and permanent financing. Top Freddie Mac and FHA lender.

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Groundfloor

Atlanta, GA

Real estate lending platform offering fix-and-flip and bridge loans. Crowdfunding model provides competitive rates for borrowers.

$75K – $2M
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What does the Birmingham commercial real estate market look like?

Birmingham is Alabama's largest metro and its financial and medical center, with UAB (University of Alabama at Birmingham) Health System serving as the region's largest employer and driving significant medical office and research facility demand. The city's commercial core along the I-65/I-20 interchange includes the revitalized downtown district, the Lakeview entertainment area, and the expanding Parkside neighborhood. The Hoover and Vestavia Hills submarkets along U.S. 280 attract suburban office and retail tenants seeking access to affluent residential communities. Industrial activity concentrates along the I-20/59 corridor toward Bessemer, where logistics and distribution operations benefit from Birmingham's status as a major southeastern rail and trucking crossroads.

Key Economic Drivers

  • UAB Health System, the state's largest employer with over 23,000 workers
  • Regions Financial Corporation and BBVA USA banking headquarters operations
  • Southern Research Institute and Innovation Depot technology incubator
  • Honda, Mercedes-Benz, and automotive supplier plants in the surrounding region

Market Insight

Alabama assesses commercial property at only 20% of fair market value, giving Birmingham one of the lowest effective commercial property tax burdens in the Southeast and making it attractive for yield-focused CRE investors.

How do bridge loans work in Birmingham, Alabama?

Commercial bridge loans provide short-term financing (typically 6-36 months) to acquire, renovate, or stabilize a property before securing permanent financing or selling. They close fast and offer flexibility that traditional loans can't match. In the Birmingham metro area, borrowers can access 43 lenders offering Bridge financing, including Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Bessemer, and surrounding areas. Loan amounts typically range from $250K to $50M with rates from 8% - 12%.

Who should consider bridge loans?

  • Value-add acquisitions
  • Renovations before refinance
  • Properties not yet stabilized
  • Time-sensitive deals

What are the key requirements?

  • Clear exit strategy (refinance or sale)
  • Sufficient equity or down payment
  • Property with upside potential
  • Borrower experience (preferred)

Advantages

  • Extremely fast closing
  • Flexible underwriting
  • Interest-only payments
  • Finance properties conventional lenders won't touch

Considerations

  • Higher interest rates
  • Short term requires exit strategy
  • Origination fees (1-3 points)
  • Prepayment penalties possible

Bridge Loans in Birmingham FAQ

How many Bridge lenders serve Birmingham, AL?
There are 43 lenders offering bridge loans in the Birmingham metro area. Loan amounts typically range from 250K to 50M with rates from 8% - 12%.
What are Bridge loan rates in Birmingham?
Bridge loan rates in Birmingham typically range from 8% - 12%, though exact rates depend on factors like your credit score, the property's cash flow, and loan-to-value ratio. Down payments usually run 20-30%, and closing can take 1-3 weeks. Compare multiple Birmingham-area lenders to find the best terms for your deal.
What's the difference between a bridge loan and hard money?
They overlap significantly. Bridge loans tend to be slightly more institutional, with lower rates and higher minimums. Hard money is often from private individuals, more flexible but more expensive. The terms are sometimes used interchangeably.
When should I use a bridge loan?
When you need to close fast, when the property doesn't qualify for permanent financing yet (unstabilized, needs renovation), or when you need short-term capital while arranging long-term financing.

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