Commercial Real Estate Bridge Loans

When timing matters, AVANA’s bridge loans provide the speed and flexibility you need to move with confidence. Secure short-term, interest-only financing to acquire, refinance, or reposition commercial properties while you lock in your long-term capital.

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SBA 504 Loans
Built for Growth

Fixed-Rate, High LTV (Up to 90%), Long-Term CRE Loans for Owner-Occupied Properties

Backed by $5B+ in SBA lending expertise. Fast, transparent closings tailored for small businesses and brokers.

Short-Term Capital for Time-Sensitive Deals

Bridge loans are designed to “bridge” the gap between an immediate capital need and a long-term solution. AVANA’s commercial real estate bridge loans provide short-term, often interest-only financing secured by income-producing properties.  
Sponsors use these loans to close quickly on acquisitions, pay off maturing debt, or execute a value-add plan before refinancing into permanent financing such as SBA 504, a conventional term loan, or long-term institutional debt.  

Speed & certainty of execution

Get a quick yes or no, so you can move forward without uncertainty

Fast funding

Close quickly to seize time-sensitive opportunities

Flexible terms

Short-term options tailored to your timeline

Versatile uses of proceeds

Acquisition, refinancing, or repositioning toward stabalization
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Diversify portfolios
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Expand lending programs beyond their communities
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Mitigate concentration risk
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Improve Loan-to-share ratio
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Diversify portfolios
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Expand lending programs beyond their communities
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Mitigate concentration risk
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Improve Loan-to-share ratio

Bridge Loans Rates and Terms

Rates and structures vary depending on loan type and borrower qualifications

Loan amounts

$5MM - $30MM

Designed to fund mid- to large-scale commercial real estate projects

Interest rates

1-Month Term SOFR + 4.50%–7.00%

Varies by asset class & risk profile

LTV

Up to 75%

Based on up to 75% of “as-is” value or 70% of “as-stabilized” value

Loan terms

Up to 3 Years

Interest-only loans with annual extension options

Uses of proceeds

Acquisition, Refinance

Financing available for acquisition, refinancing, or repositioning toward stabilization

Wide range of asset types

We finance owner-occupied commercial real estate across a broad mix of property types

Frequently asked questions

Find answers to common questions
What is a bridge loan, and when does it make sense to use one?
A bridge loan (or interim financing) is short- to intermediate-term capital designed to cover the gap between an immediate need and a long-term solution. It’s a strong fit when you need speed or flexibility to acquire or refinance ahead of stabilization, execute a value-add plan, or create runway to place permanent debt.  
What are common bridge loan sizes, leverage, terms, pricing, and extension options?
Typical bridge loans are $5M–$30M, up to ~70–75% leverage, up to 3 years (often interest-only) with extension options. Rates are floating over SOFR and reflect the business plan, market, and sponsor profile.
What do you look for to qualify a bridge borrower?
We focus on experienced sponsors with: strong CRE collateral and sufficient equity, 5+ years of industry experience, a clear exit (refinance, sale, or stabilization), and a guarantor with a 680+ FICO.  
How quickly can a commercial bridge loan close?
Bridge loans through the AVANA Oaktree Private Credit Partnership typically close within 45 days of LOI acceptance, depending on diligence and third-party reports.  
Who is the AVANA Oaktree Private Credit Partnership built for?
It’s designed for experienced CRE sponsors and developers seeking $5MM–$30MM in intermediate-term financing for acquisitions, refinances, or value-add plans that need bridge-to-stabilization funding with fast closings and flexible extensions. 

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Secure the capital you need to move forward fast. Complete our quick online form, and our lending team will guide you through every step of the process

Our Team

About Sanat Patel

As Chief Lending Officer at AVANA Companies and Chair of the Board at AVANA Bank, Sanat Patel brings more than three decades of experience in financial services, private credit and commercial banking, with a proven track record in loan structuring, risk management, and balance sheet growth. Sanat has led strategic initiatives that connect institutional capital with entrepreneurial ambition, supporting the growth of businesses, and  owners engaged in commercial real estate across the U.S. He has built and scaled lending platforms in partnership with banks and credit unions, developing tailored financial solutions that drive job creation and foster inclusive economic development.

Sanat Patel
Chief Lending Officer

Our Team

About Christyna Lane

As a lending participation expert in Southern California, Christyna Lane manages the direct loan placements for AVANA CUSO, a Member of the AVANA Family of Companies, with lenders like credit unions, community banks and other financial institutions while establishing and maintaining relationships for the organization.  Joining the CUSO team in 2014, she works in connection with lenders nationwide to assist them in reaching their commercial lending goals and diversifying their portfolio.

Christyna Lane
Vice President Participations