Short-term Florida real estate capital

Bridge and hard money loans when timing matters.

Short-term, business-purpose financing for Florida investment property acquisitions, refinancing and time-sensitive transitions that do not fit conventional bank timelines.

/ Where bridge capital fits

Designed to solve a defined, temporary financing need.

01

Acquisition

Compete for an investment property when a seller or contract requires a decisive closing timeline.

02

Repositioning

Acquire, renovate, lease or otherwise improve an asset before sale or permanent financing.

03

Refinancing

Replace maturing or unsuitable debt while completing a credible near-term business plan.

/ What makes a strong request

A clear use of funds and a believable exit.

Bridge underwriting starts with the collateral, but the transaction must also explain why the capital is needed and how the loan will be repaid.

  • Property address and asset type
  • Purchase price or current payoff
  • Requested loan amount and use of proceeds
  • Current condition, occupancy and value support
  • Borrower experience and available liquidity
  • Specific sale, refinance or recapitalization exit
/ Direct review

Less bureaucracy does not mean less diligence.

01

Initial screen

We assess the transaction, timing, property and exit to identify whether the request fits.

02

Due diligence

Valuation, title, insurance, entity, borrower and property documents are reviewed before approval.

03

Closing

Approved transactions move through legal documentation and coordination with the closing agent.

/ Frequently asked

Bridge loan questions.

What is the difference between bridge and hard money?

The terms often overlap. Both commonly describe short-term, asset-focused financing used to bridge a property or borrower to a defined exit.

Will credit be reviewed?

Underwriting is transaction-specific. The property carries significant weight, but borrower, guarantor, credit and background information may still be reviewed.

What property types can be considered?

Residential and select commercial investment properties may be reviewed. Eligibility depends on the asset, location, value, condition and exit.

All loans are subject to underwriting, valuation, title review, legal documentation and final approval. No statement on this page is a commitment to lend.

Private Money Lender Florida is a sub-brand of Hard Money Lenders IO · 15805 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami Beach, FL 33160 · NMLS #1390213