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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Bridge Loans in West Palm Beach, FL

Find lenders offering bridge loans in the West Palm Beach, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Jupiter, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 43 lenders.

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Lenders

Typical Rate

8% - 12%

Down Payment

20-30%

Term

6-36 months

Closing Time

1-3 weeks

Bridge Lenders Serving West Palm Beach

43 lenders offering bridge loans in the West Palm Beach, FL area.

Janover

Local

Boca Raton, FL

Commercial loan marketplace connecting borrowers with lenders. Multifamily and commercial property debt. Growing platform with competitive terms.

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Lending One

Local

Boca Raton, FL

National direct lender for real estate investors. Fix-and-flip, bridge, and 30-year DSCR rental loans. $5B+ in originations.

$75K – $5M

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New Silver Lending

Local

Direct lender for real estate investors. DSCR loans with no minimum DSCR requirement. Also offers fix-and-flip, bridge, and construction loans.

$100K – $5M

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Vaster

Local

Miami, FL

Commercial bridge loan lender for CRE investors. Flexible short-term financing for acquisition, rehab, and construction.

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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

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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West Palm Beach Commercial Real Estate Market

West Palm Beach has undergone a dramatic transformation from a secondary South Florida market into a premier destination for financial services firms, with Goldman Sachs, Elliott Management, and Point72 establishing offices along the Clematis Street and Flagler Drive waterfront corridors. The city's downtown has seen a surge in Class A office construction and adaptive reuse projects, while the surrounding Palm Beach County markets of Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Jupiter attract a mix of corporate users and family offices. Industrial demand in the western portions of the county, particularly along Southern Boulevard and the Turnpike, has increased as South Florida's logistics footprint expands northward. Palm Beach County's high-net-worth population supports luxury retail and hospitality CRE at levels disproportionate to its metro size.

Key Economic Drivers

●Financial firm relocations from New York, including Goldman Sachs and Elliott Management
●Family office and wealth management cluster along the Palm Beach County coastline
●Boca Raton and Delray Beach office and mixed-use expansion along Federal Highway
●Scripps Research Institute and Max Planck Florida driving life sciences demand in Jupiter

Market Insight

Palm Beach County's commercial rents have increased sharply as hedge funds and private equity firms bid for limited Class A space downtown, with some lease rates rivaling Brickell — a reversal of the historical discount this market carried relative to Miami-Dade.