Bridge Loans in Columbia, SC
Find lenders offering bridge loans in the Columbia, including Lexington, Irmo, Cayce, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 41 lenders.
Which Bridge lenders serve Columbia?
41 lenders offering bridge loans in the Columbia, SC area.
Lima One Capital
LocalGreenville, SC
Private lender for real estate investors. DSCR loans require 1.5+ ratio, min FICO 700. 5, 10, and 30-year options. Up to 75% LTV on purchases.
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.
What does the Columbia commercial real estate market look like?
Columbia's CRE market is defined by its role as South Carolina's state capital and home to the University of South Carolina, creating a stable government and institutional tenant base. Fort Jackson, the U.S. Army's largest initial entry training installation, adds significant defense-related economic activity and supports demand for hospitality, retail, and off-base housing in the surrounding corridors. The Bull Street District, a 181-acre redevelopment of the former state mental hospital campus, represents the city's largest urban infill project and is attracting mixed-use, retail, and multifamily investment including a minor league baseball stadium. The Northeast corridor along I-77 and Harbison Boulevard in the Irmo area are the metro's primary suburban retail and office nodes.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●South Carolina state government operations concentrated in the downtown Capitol complex
- ●University of South Carolina's 35,000-student campus and its research and medical institutions
- ●Fort Jackson, the U.S. Army's largest basic training installation, supporting adjacent commercial demand
- ●Bull Street District 181-acre mixed-use redevelopment of the former state hospital campus
Market Insight
The Bull Street District redevelopment is transforming 181 acres of a former state hospital campus into a mixed-use district with a minor league stadium, over 3,000 residential units, and significant commercial space, representing the largest urban infill project in the Midlands region.
How do bridge loans work in Columbia, South 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 Columbia metro area, borrowers can access 41 lenders offering Bridge financing, including Lexington, Irmo, Cayce, 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
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