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Bridge Loan

Bridge Financing

Last updated: October 2026

What is Bridge Loan (Bridge Financing) in Canadian mortgages?

Short-term loan (1-6 months) used when a buyer closes on a new property before selling their existing one. Covers the down payment gap between purchase and sale.

Bridge Loan example

Worked example

New home closes June 1, existing home sells July 15. Bridge loan covers $200K down payment for 45 days.

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