What is a bridge loan?

A bridge loan is short-term financing that lets you buy a new home before your current one sells, using your existing equity for the down payment. It's repaid when the old home closes.

Bridge loans carry higher rates and fees because they're temporary, but they let you make a non-contingent offer. We'll compare a bridge loan to a HELOC and tell you which is cheaper for your move.

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