Auction Finance

FAST SHORT-TERM AUCTION FINANCE FROM £500,000 WITH NO UPPER LIMIT

Auction Bridging Loans

WHAT IS AUCTION FINANCE AND HOW DOES IT WORK?

Auction finance is a short-term loan solution tailored for property investors looking to purchase property or land at an auction. Unlike traditional mortgages or loans, auction finance is designed to be quick and flexible, addressing the tight deadlines often associated with auction purchases. 

When a bidder wins a property or land at an auction, they’re typically required to pay a 10% deposit immediately and the remaining 90% within 28 days. This tight timeframe can be challenging for investors to secure traditional financing so applying for auction finance can allow them to confidently bid at auctions, knowing they have access to the funds required. 

In essence, auction finance bridges the gap between winning a bid and securing long-term financing, ensuring investors can capitalize on opportunities without delay.

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WHY CHOOSE NOVELLUS FOR AUCTION FINANCE?

The quick turnaround required for auction purchases means it can be challenging to secure funding to purchase an auction property or land within the timescales. The auction loan from Novellus fills this gap with its quick completion time

Other Novellus strong points include:

  • Privately funded means quick, autonomous decision-making
  • Deploying our own funds provides our borrowers with flexibility and certainty of capital
  • All decisions are made in-house with typical credit-backed terms provided within 48 hours
  • Simple, fast and straightforward application / approval process
  • Speed of execution
  • No early repayment fees
  • Each case is underwritten on its merits at competitive rates

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BRIDGING FINANCE FOR AUCTION PURCHASES

Our auction finance lending solutions can be used to purchase the following types of properties – subject to due diligence, valuation and legals:

  • Residential investments (Buy-to-Let, PBSA, Social Housing)
  • Property in need of renovation, refurbishment or improvement
  • HMOs
  • Commercial and Semi-commercial Property
  • Farms and Land with or without planning permission
  • Leisure complexes, Hotels, Pubs
  • Shops, Offices and other investment properties.

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AUCTION FINANCE APPLICATION CRITERIA

There are a few points for a borrower to consider carefully before deciding to take out a bridging loan for an auction purchase:

  • An asset with sufficient equity to act as security against the loan. This can be the property being purchased or existing property. 
  • A feasible exit strategy for repaying the loan such as selling the property or securing long-term funding.

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WHY USE AUCTION BRIDGING FINANCE?

Bridging loans generally take 1-2 weeks to process from the application being made which means funds would be available to make the 28-day deadline on an auction purchase.

The quick application process is the main advantage of a bridging loan. However, there are several other advantages, which include the following:

  • A bridging loan is based on the borrower’s ability to pay the loan back within the agreed timescale, rather than solely based on income or credit history.
  • It’s possible to pre-arrange a bridging loan before the auction. If the bidder is successful and purchases the desired property or land, the bridging loan can then be fully approved.
  • Bridging loans can be awarded for properties that a high-street lender would never consider. The loan gives the purchaser time to carry out the renovations and either secure long-term funding when habitable or re-sell.
  • Borrowing at higher LTV is common, although if another property is used as additional security it may be possible to get further borrowings.
  • Bridging loans for purchases at auction can also be used for land or commercial property purchases, as well as domestic properties.

Find out more

To help discover the approximate costs involved with bridging finance use the online bridging loan calculator for guidance.

Novellus offers a stress-free application process. For more information simply call us today on 0203 397 4871 or fill out our form below.