Commercial loan programs
Bridge Loans, Private Money Loans, and Small Farm Loans: three asset-based financing programs built for deals that fall outside conventional bank underwriting criteria.
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Three programs
Bridge Loans
Close the gap until a sale or refinance
Private Money Loans
Asset-based capital from private lenders
Small Farm Loans
Agricultural land, operations, and improvements
Rates, terms, and loan-to-value vary by lender, property, and deal structure.
The programs
Each program is built for a different kind of deal, not a different tier of borrower.
Short-term bridge financing that closes the gap between where you are and where you need to be, underwritten on collateral value and a clear exit strategy.
Best for: Closing on a new property before your current one sells, or securing a time-sensitive acquisition before permanent financing is arranged.
Funded by private lenders and investment funds, not banks. Asset-based underwriting focused on property value and loan-to-value (LTV), with more flexible terms.
Best for: Fix-and-flip projects, distressed or unconventional properties, and time-sensitive acquisitions where flexibility matters more than the lowest rate.
Financing for agricultural and rural properties (land, operations, equipment, and improvements) sized for small and mid-sized farms that may not fit standard ag bank programs.
Best for: Small farm or ranch purchases, agricultural land acquisition, and operating needs for owners who don't fit standard ag lending programs.
Not sure which program fits your deal? Talk to a loan officer.
Actual terms, rates, and loan-to-value (LTV) vary by lender, property, and deal structure.
Eligible properties
Eligibility depends on the deal and the program, not just the property category. If your property isn't listed, reach out and we'll evaluate it.
Don't see your property type? Bridge, private money, and small farm programs are evaluated deal by deal. Talk to a loan officer.
Our approach
Lenders evaluate the property, the plan, and the exit strategy, not a standardized income checklist. If the collateral is sound, the conversation starts there.
Programs are built around the deal and its timing, with less income documentation than conventional lenders typically require.
Bridge, private money, and small farm financing in one place, so you don't start over every time your deal evolves.
The process
Share the property details, timeline, and what you're trying to accomplish. More context means a better match.
A loan officer reviews your deal and identifies whether bridge, private money, or a small farm loan fits.
Terms are structured around your exit strategy, and we coordinate the file through closing.
Borrower profiles
Private money and bridge financing for acquisitions, renovations, and resales where conventional loan timelines don't work.
Bridge financing to move forward on the new property without waiting for your existing sale to close.
Agricultural financing for land purchases, operating capital, and improvements, reviewed on farm viability.
Short-term, interest-only bridge and private money financing for construction phases, land holds, and project transitions.
When a commercial property or business opportunity has a hard deadline, asset-based underwriting can fit a timeline a bank review cycle can't.
Self-employed, variable income, or unconventional property types: if the collateral and plan are solid, non-standard documentation isn't a disqualifier.
FAQ
Bridge Loans, Private Money Loans, and Small Farm Loans: asset-based financing for deals where the collateral and the plan matter more than a standardized checklist.
A traditional mortgage is a long-term loan designed for borrowers with stable income who plan to hold a property. A bridge loan is short-term, often interest-only, and designed to close a specific gap, such as buying a new property before your current one sells or securing a time-sensitive acquisition while you arrange permanent financing. Bridge financing is underwritten primarily on the collateral's value and a clear exit strategy (sale or refinance) rather than a lengthy income documentation process.
Private money loans are funded by private individuals, investment funds, or non-bank lenders rather than a traditional bank. “Asset-based” underwriting means the evaluation focuses on the property's value and the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio rather than a full review of your income documentation. That allows more flexibility, which suits fix-and-flip projects, distressed or unconventional properties, and time-sensitive deals. These are sometimes called “hard money” loans; the structure is similar.
Small farm loans can cover land acquisition, farm and ranch purchases, operating capital for planting seasons or livestock, equipment, and improvements to existing agricultural properties. They're sized for small to mid-sized operations that may not qualify for standard agricultural bank programs. Underwriting typically considers land value, farm income, and the overall viability of the operation, often through a relationship-based, manually underwritten review.
Bridge and private money loans are designed to move efficiently because underwriting is asset-based rather than income-document-heavy. The timeline depends on the complexity of the deal, the valuation, title work, and how quickly the borrower can provide information. Small farm loans can take longer because of land surveys, agricultural appraisals, and title review for rural properties.
Have a clear description of the property (location, type, estimated value), the loan amount and intended use of proceeds, and, especially for bridge and private money loans, a defined exit strategy: sale, refinance, or payoff from another source. For small farm loans, details about the operation, the land, and how the loan fits the farm's finances will help. You don't need everything documented to start; a loan officer can help identify what's needed.
Eligible collateral includes income-producing commercial real estate (apartments, retail, office, industrial, hospitality, and more) as well as agricultural and farm land, depending on the program. Eligibility is evaluated deal by deal.
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Get Matched to the Right ProgramExample scenarios
Illustrative example, not an actual client.
A couple found their next property before their current one sold. A bridge loan could let them close on the new property, then pay it off when the sale closed.
Timelines, rates, and terms vary by lender and borrower profile.
Illustrative example, not an actual client.
An investor had a fix-and-flip under contract with a short closing window that didn't fit a bank's review cycle. A private money loan could be underwritten on the property and the plan.
Timelines, rates, and terms vary by lender and borrower profile.
Illustrative example, not an actual client.
A farm family wanted to buy a parcel next to their land, but it was below some ag banks' minimums. A small farm loan could look at the full operation and the land's value.
Timelines, rates, and terms vary by lender and borrower profile.
Let's talk about your deal
Tell us about your deal: the property, the timeline, and what you're trying to accomplish. A loan officer will review your situation and point you toward the right program.
Bridge, Private Money & Commercial Programs
Several commercial programs under one broker.
Asset-Based Underwriting
No rigid income checklist; the property and plan drive the review.
Options From Multiple Lenders
We compare commercial lenders for your scenario.
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