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Bridge Loans in Wilmington, NC

Find lenders offering bridge loans in the Wilmington, including Leland, Carolina Beach, Wrightsville Beach, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 42 lenders.

Lenders
42
Typical Rate
8% - 12%
Down Payment
20-30%
Term
6-36 months
Closing Time
1-3 weeks

Bridge Lenders Serving Wilmington

42 lenders offering bridge loans in the Wilmington, NC 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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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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iBorrow

CA

Commercial real estate bridge lender. Loan amounts up to $100M+. Fast closing for large CRE transactions.

$2M – $100M
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Wilmington Commercial Real Estate Market

Wilmington's commercial real estate market benefits from a convergence of port activity, film production, and coastal tourism along the southeastern North Carolina coast. The Port of Wilmington handles container, bulk, and breakbulk cargo, driving industrial and warehouse demand in the northern suburbs along the I-40 corridor toward Castle Hayne. EUE/Screen Gems Studios, one of the largest full-service film studio complexes outside of California, generates demand for production-related industrial space and short-term hospitality. The downtown riverfront along Water Street and the adjacent Cargo District have attracted new hotel, restaurant, and mixed-use developments catering to both tourists and the growing resident population.

Key Economic Drivers

  • North Carolina State Port at Wilmington generating industrial and logistics demand
  • EUE/Screen Gems Studios driving film production-related commercial space absorption
  • Novant Health and New Hanover Regional Medical Center merger creating the region's largest healthcare employer
  • University of North Carolina Wilmington supporting workforce development and off-campus housing demand

Market Insight

North Carolina's film tax incentive program, offering a 25% rebate on qualifying production expenses, has helped Wilmington attract major film and television productions that generate recurring demand for studio space, short-term furnished rentals, and hospitality properties.

Bridge Loans in Wilmington, North Carolina

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 Wilmington metro area, borrowers can access 42 lenders offering Bridge financing, including Leland, Carolina Beach, Wrightsville Beach, 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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