Bridge Loans in Buffalo, NY
Find lenders offering bridge loans in the Buffalo, including Niagara Falls, Cheektowaga, Tonawanda, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 42 lenders.
Bridge Lenders Serving Buffalo
42 lenders offering bridge loans in the Buffalo, NY area.
Acore Capital
LocalNew York, NY
Commercial real estate finance company providing bridge, mezzanine, and preferred equity. $20B+ in originations. Institutional-quality deals.
Arbor Realty Trust
LocalUniondale, NY
Major CRE lender and REIT. Bridge, permanent, and agency financing. Specializes in multifamily and commercial properties.
Greystone
LocalNew York, NY
Full-service commercial real estate lending platform. Agency, bridge, mezzanine, and permanent financing. Top Freddie Mac and FHA lender.
Lument
LocalNew York, NY
Commercial real estate lender and asset manager. Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and FHA/HUD multifamily lending. Also offers bridge and permanent financing.
Newmark
LocalNew York, NY
Major CRE advisory firm offering debt and structured finance, investment sales, and capital markets services.
Ready Capital
LocalNew York, NY
Nationwide commercial lender offering bridge, permanent, and SBA loans. Specializes in small to mid-balance CRE loans ($1M-$35M).
Roc Capital
LocalNew York, NY
Originated $15B+ in loans. Bridge and DSCR rental loans for real estate investors. Known for speed and scale.
Truist Bank
SBACharlotte, 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.
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.
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.
Buffalo Commercial Real Estate Market
Buffalo's CRE market has experienced a notable renaissance driven by over $10 billion in public and private investment over the past decade, transforming the waterfront, medical corridor, and downtown core. The Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, anchored by Kaleida Health's Gates Vascular Institute and the Jacobs School of Medicine at the University at Buffalo, has become the fastest-growing employment center in the region, generating demand for medical office and life sciences space. The Canalside and Outer Harbor waterfront districts have attracted hospitality, entertainment, and mixed-use development along the rejuvenated Buffalo River corridor. Industrial demand is concentrated in the Tonawanda and Cheektowaga submarkets along the I-90/I-290 interchange, with manufacturing still playing a meaningful role in the regional economy.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus expansion driving healthcare and life sciences CRE demand in the downtown core
- ●University at Buffalo and its technology transfer programs supporting knowledge-economy tenants
- ●Canadian cross-border commerce and tourism through the Peace Bridge and Lewiston-Queenston Bridge
- ●Tesla/Panasonic solar panel manufacturing at the RiverBend facility on the Buffalo River
Market Insight
New York State's START-UP NY program offers businesses locating on or near university campuses in Buffalo up to 10 years of tax-free operations, including zero income tax, sales tax, and property tax, which has attracted dozens of companies to the University at Buffalo's affiliated zones.
Bridge Loans in Buffalo, New York
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 Buffalo metro area, borrowers can access 42 lenders offering Bridge financing, including Niagara Falls, Cheektowaga, Tonawanda, 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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