Bridge Loans in Milwaukee, WI
Find lenders offering bridge loans in the Milwaukee, including Waukesha, Brookfield, Racine, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 42 lenders.
Bridge Lenders Serving Milwaukee
42 lenders offering bridge loans in the Milwaukee, WI area.
PNC Bank, National Association
SBAWILMINGTON, 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.
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.
Milwaukee Commercial Real Estate Market
Milwaukee's commercial real estate market is defined by a diversified economic base spanning advanced manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, and a revitalized downtown centered on the lakefront and the Deer District around Fiserv Forum. The Third Ward Historic District and Walker's Point have become sought-after submarkets for creative office, boutique retail, and adaptive reuse projects in former industrial buildings. The Menomonee Valley, once a derelict industrial corridor, has been transformed into a modern employment center with firms like Palermo's Pizza, Rishi Tea, and Ingeteam establishing operations. Suburban office and industrial markets in Waukesha, Brookfield, and along the I-94 corridor between Milwaukee and Chicago remain stable, anchored by major employers like GE Healthcare, Rockwell Automation, and Northwestern Mutual.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●Northwestern Mutual, Robert W. Baird, and ManpowerGroup financial services headquarters
- ●GE Healthcare, Rockwell Automation, and Harley-Davidson manufacturing operations
- ●Fiserv Forum and Deer District mixed-use redevelopment spurring downtown investment
- ●Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin and Advocate Aurora Health hospital systems
Market Insight
Milwaukee's Opportunity Zone designations in the 30th Street Industrial Corridor and near the Fiserv Forum have attracted over $500 million in qualified investments, offering CRE borrowers potential capital gains tax benefits on projects in these federally designated areas.
Bridge Loans in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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 Milwaukee metro area, borrowers can access 42 lenders offering Bridge financing, including Waukesha, Brookfield, Racine, 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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