Private credit glossary · Live data July 2026
What is bridge financing?
Bridge financing is short-term debt — typically 6 to 24 months — that funds a borrower until a specific longer-term event happens, such as a refinance, sale, or equity raise.
266
active Bridge funds in the Agentas database
$10M–$100M
median stated check-size band
How it works
- Underwritten against the exit event, not long-term cash flow.
- Priced above permanent debt because of speed and short duration.
- Often interest-only with a balloon at the exit.
When borrowers use it
- Acquiring an asset before permanent financing or a sale closes.
- Covering a timing gap in a refinance, recap, or project milestone.
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