Bridging Loan Calculator UK

Free bridge finance calculator - work out your monthly interest payments, arrangement fees and total cost instantly. Calculate bridging loans from £50k to £5M with competitive rates from 0.45% per month.

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£650,000

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LTV: 77% (up to 90% available)

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Typical rates: 0.45% - 1.5% per month

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Typical term: 1-18 months

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Typical fee: 1-2% of loan amount

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Subject to credit check. Rates shown are indicative. Actual rates depend on your property, credit history, and exit strategy.
Your property may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your bridging loan.

Your Estimate

Based on your inputs

Monthly Interest
£3,750
per month
Total Repayable
£552,500
at term end

Cost of Borrowing

What you pay on top of the loan amount

Borrowing Costs
£52,500
Interest
£45,000
9.0% of loan
Arrangement Fee
£7,500
1.5% of loan
Total cost of borrowing10.5% of loan
Loan Amount£500,000
Total Interest£45,000
Arrangement Fee£7,500
Total to Repay£552,500
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How to Use the Bridging Loan Calculator

Get accurate cost estimates in 4 simple steps

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Enter Your Loan Amount

Input the total amount you need to borrow (£50,000 to £5,000,000). This is the gross loan amount before any fees. Most bridging lenders offer 65-75% LTV, so if your property is worth £500,000, you can typically borrow up to £375,000. Use the slider or type directly for precision.

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Select Your Interest Rate

Bridging loan rates range from 0.45% to 1.5% per month. First charge residential loans at low LTV get competitive rates (0.45%-0.65%). Second charge or higher risk deals pay 0.85%-1.5%. Use the rate slider to see how different rates affect your monthly payments and total cost over your chosen term.

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Choose Your Loan Term

Select how many months you need the loan (1-18 months typical). Auction purchases often use 3-6 months. Refurbishment projects need 6-12 months. Major developments may need 12-18 months. Remember: longer term = more total interest, but gives you more time to execute your exit strategy.

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Review Your Results

The calculator instantly shows: monthly interest payment, total interest over the term, arrangement fee (typically 2%), and total amount to repay. The visual breakdown makes it easy to understand your costs. Remember to budget an extra £2,000-£5,000 for legal fees, valuation, and exit fees not shown in the calculator.

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Try calculating multiple scenarios with different rates and terms. Compare a 6-month vs 12-month loan to see how term length affects your total cost. Most investors find the sweet spot is 6-9 months for refurbishment projects and 3-6 months for auction purchases.

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Understanding Bridging Loan Costs

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Monthly Interest

0.45% - 1.5% per month. Your rate depends on LTV, property type, and credit profile.

Example: £500k at 0.75% = £3,750/month
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Arrangement Fee

Typically 1-2% of loan amount. Usually added to the loan, not paid upfront.

Example: £500k loan = £7,500-£10,000 fee
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Legal & Valuation

One-off costs for legal work and property valuation by qualified surveyor.

Legal: £1k-£2.5k
Valuation: £300-£800

Loan Term

1-18 months typical. Longer term = more interest total but spreads the cost.

Most investors: 6-12 months

Interest Payment Options

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Monthly Payment

Pay interest each month. Keeps total debt lower. Most common option.

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Rolled-Up Interest

Interest added to loan. Pay everything at the end. No monthly payments.

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Retained Interest

Lender holds interest upfront. Deducted from initial advance.

Cost Comparison: Short vs Long Term

Term LengthMonthly InterestTotal InterestBest For
3 months£3,750£11,250Quick sales, auction purchases
6 months£3,750£22,500Light refurbishments
12 months£3,750£45,000Major renovations, development

*Based on £500,000 loan at 0.75% monthly interest

Why Use Our Bridging Loan Calculator?

The most accurate and feature-rich bridging loan calculator in the UK

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Calculator features comparison as of January 2026. Competitor features may vary.

Bridging Loan Calculator FAQ

How to calculate bridging loan costs, interest rates and repayments

Bridging loan interest is calculated monthly, not annually like mortgages. Multiply your loan amount by the monthly interest rate. For example, a £300,000 loan at 0.75% per month = £2,250 monthly interest. Our calculator does this automatically and shows total interest over your chosen term.
Total bridging loan cost = Loan Amount + (Monthly Interest × Number of Months) + Arrangement Fee + Legal Fees + Valuation Fee. For a £250,000 loan at 0.75% over 12 months with 2% arrangement fee: £250,000 + £22,500 interest + £5,000 fee = £277,500 total repayment.
A £500,000 bridging loan at 0.75% monthly interest over 12 months costs approximately: £45,000 in interest + £10,000 arrangement fee (2%) + £2,000 legal fees + £500 valuation = £57,500 total cost. Use our calculator to adjust for your specific rate and term.
UK bridging loan rates typically range from 0.45% to 1.5% per month (5.4% to 18% annually). Most borrowers pay between 0.55% and 0.85% monthly. Rates depend on LTV, property type, exit strategy, and credit profile. First charge residential loans get competitive rates.
Yes. With rolled-up interest, you don't pay monthly - interest is added to the loan and paid at the end. Our calculator shows the total interest cost. For rolled-up: your final repayment = original loan + all accumulated interest + fees. This increases your total debt but means no monthly payments.
Bridging loans typically offer 65-75% LTV on residential property, meaning you can borrow up to 75% of your property's value. Some lenders offer up to 80% LTV. Our calculator lets you input any amount from £50,000 to £5,000,000 to estimate costs.
Include: arrangement fee (1-2% of loan), valuation fee (£300-£1,500), legal fees (£1,000-£3,000 for both your and lender's solicitor), broker fee (if applicable), and exit fee (0-1%). Our calculator includes arrangement fees; budget an extra £2,000-£5,000 for other costs.
Yes - our calculator shows monthly interest which you can divide by 30 for daily costs. For example, £250,000 at 0.75% monthly = £1,875/month or approximately £62.50 per day. Some lenders charge daily interest, so this helps if you repay early.
LTV (Loan-to-Value) = (Loan Amount ÷ Property Value) × 100. For example, borrowing £300,000 against a £500,000 property = 60% LTV. Most bridging lenders offer 65-75% LTV on residential property, up to 80% for strong cases. Commercial property typically gets 60-70% LTV.
Yes. The calculator works for both residential and commercial bridging loans. However, commercial loans typically have slightly higher rates (add 0.1-0.2% to the rate) and may require larger arrangement fees. Commercial property also usually gets lower LTV (60-70% vs 75%).
Our calculator is highly accurate for estimating monthly interest and arrangement fees. However, it doesn't include legal fees (£1,000-£3,000), valuation fees (£300-£1,500), or exit fees (0-1%). Budget an extra £2,000-£5,000 for these additional costs. Your actual rate will be confirmed by lenders based on your specific situation.
Yes, but second charge loans typically have higher rates (0.85%-1.5% monthly vs 0.45%-0.75% for first charge). Input a higher rate in the calculator to reflect this. Second charge loans also usually have lower LTV limits and higher arrangement fees.
Bridging loans cost significantly more than mortgages but complete 10x faster. Mortgages: 3-5% annual interest, 6-12 weeks completion. Bridging: 5.4-18% annual (0.45-1.5% monthly), 7-14 days completion. Use bridging for speed, not long-term finance.
Personal loans (5-15% APR) are cheaper than bridging (6-18% APR) but have much lower limits (£50k max vs £5M+). Bridging is secured on property so can access larger amounts. For loans under £50k with good credit, personal loans are cheaper. For property deals over £100k, bridging is your only option.
First charge residential: 0.45-0.75% monthly (competitive rates). Second charge residential: 0.75-1.0%. Semi-commercial: 0.85-1.2%. Fully commercial: 0.85-1.3%. Development/land: 0.95-1.5%. Rates also vary by LTV - lower LTV gets more competitive rates.
Auction loans average 0.55-0.85% monthly for 3-6 month terms. For a typical £300,000 auction purchase at 0.75% over 6 months: £13,500 interest + £6,000 arrangement fee + £2,000 legal/valuation = £21,500 total cost to bridge the 28-day deadline.
Refurbishment loans typically run 6-12 months at 0.65-0.95% monthly, with stage-release funding. Example: £400,000 initial + £100,000 refurb at 0.75% over 9 months = £33,750 total interest + £10,000 fee = £43,750 cost. Some lenders roll up interest to reduce monthly outgoings during works.
Equity release bridging (50-65% LTV on unencumbered property) gets competitive rates: 0.45-0.65% monthly. Example: £500,000 property, releasing £300,000 at 0.55% for 6 months = £9,900 interest + £6,000 fee = £15,900 cost to access your equity while waiting for remortgage.
Emergency chain break loans (3-6 months) typically cost 0.65-0.85% monthly due to urgency. Example: £250,000 bridge at 0.75% for 4 months to save a purchase: £7,500 interest + £5,000 arrangement fee = £12,500 to secure your dream home while your sale completes.
Development loans (12-18 months) at 0.85-1.2% monthly with stage releases. Example: £600,000 land + build at 1.0% over 14 months = £84,000 interest + £12,000 fee = £96,000 finance cost. This represents 16% of project cost - factor this into your development appraisal.

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