Bridge Loans in Portland, ME
Find lenders offering bridge loans in the Portland, including South Portland, Scarborough, Westbrook, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 41 lenders.
Bridge Lenders Serving Portland
41 lenders offering bridge loans in the Portland, ME area.
Acore Capital
New York, NY
Commercial real estate finance company providing bridge, mezzanine, and preferred equity. $20B+ in originations. Institutional-quality deals.
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.
Arbor Realty Trust
Uniondale, NY
Major CRE lender and REIT. Bridge, permanent, and agency financing. Specializes in multifamily and commercial properties.
Berkadia
Ambler, PA
Joint venture of Berkshire Hathaway and Jefferies. Commercial mortgage banking, investment sales, and servicing.
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+.
CBRE Capital Markets
Dallas, TX
Global CRE services and capital markets. Arranges debt and equity for all commercial property types.
Civic Financial Services
Redondo Beach, CA
Private money lender for residential investment properties. Bridge and DSCR rental loans. Subsidiary of Pacific Western Bank.
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.
CoreVest Finance
Irvine, CA
Rental portfolio and bridge lender for residential real estate investors. Build-to-rent and portfolio financing specialist. Redwood Trust subsidiary.
Cushman & Wakefield
Chicago, IL
Global CRE services firm with extensive capital markets and financing capabilities across all commercial property types.
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.
Greystone
New York, NY
Full-service commercial real estate lending platform. Agency, bridge, mezzanine, and permanent financing. Top Freddie Mac and FHA lender.
Groundfloor
Atlanta, GA
Real estate lending platform offering fix-and-flip and bridge loans. Crowdfunding model provides competitive rates for borrowers.
iBorrow
CA
Commercial real estate bridge lender. Loan amounts up to $100M+. Fast closing for large CRE transactions.
Janover
Boca Raton, FL
Commercial loan marketplace connecting borrowers with lenders. Multifamily and commercial property debt. Growing platform with competitive terms.
Portland Commercial Real Estate Market
Portland, Maine, has developed one of the strongest small-city CRE markets in New England, anchored by a nationally acclaimed food and beverage scene, a thriving creative economy, and a growing professional services sector. The Old Port district along Fore Street and Commercial Street is the retail and hospitality core, with extremely limited vacancies and rents that rival much larger markets for premium space. The East Bayside and Thompson's Point neighborhoods are undergoing significant redevelopment into mixed-use projects combining creative office, residential, and entertainment uses. Limited developable land on the peninsula constrains new supply and supports asset values across all commercial categories.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●Maine Medical Center and Northern Light Mercy Hospital healthcare campuses
- ●Food, beverage, and craft brewing industry including Allagash, Shipyard, and dozens of restaurant groups
- ●IDEXX Laboratories and WEX Inc. technology and financial services headquarters
- ●Tourism and cruise ship port activity generating 1 million-plus annual visitors
Market Insight
Portland's peninsula geography severely limits new commercial construction, resulting in an office vacancy rate that has consistently run well below the national average and making existing commercial properties on the peninsula particularly valuable to long-term holders.
Bridge Loans in Portland, Maine
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 Portland metro area, borrowers can access 41 lenders offering Bridge financing, including South Portland, Scarborough, Westbrook, 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
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
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