Business finance guide

Benefits And Uses of Bridging Finance

A practical New Zealand guide to benefits and uses of bridging finance. HomeSec provides property-secured business finance from $20,000 to $1,000,000, subject to assessment.

Updated: 28 March 2023

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Understanding Benefits And Uses of Bridging Finance

Bridging finance is designed to cover a timing gap between an immediate commercial requirement and a credible future exit event.

The useful question is not simply whether finance is available, but whether the structure suits the purpose, timing, security and exit.

HomeSec's current lending range is $20,000–$1,000,000. The loan must be for a genuine business purpose and secured by suitable New Zealand real estate. First and second mortgage structures may be considered. No formal valuation or cashflow records are needed at the initial enquiry stage, although further information can be requested during assessment.

Where HomeSec may fit

A sale, refinance, settlement, receivable or other exit should be explained with enough contingency for delays.

Funding may be possible in as little as 24 hours when the scenario, documents, security, legal work and settlement requirements align. Approved facilities may also provide up to six months with no payments, subject to the contract. These are possible features, not guarantees.

What to consider before applying

  • Define the exit event and evidence supporting it.
  • Allow a timing buffer rather than relying on the earliest possible date.
  • Understand interest, fees, default terms and property risk before proceeding.

Prepare a clearer scenario

Start with the amount required, what the business will use it for, when it is needed, the property address and ownership, estimated property value, current mortgage balances and the intended repayment or refinance path. Raising difficult details early helps the team assess the scenario more efficiently.

See if you qualify or review how the HomeSec process works.

Next step

Talk through your business finance scenario.

A short scenario conversation can help establish whether property-secured business finance may fit.

Don’t miss out on $20,000–$1,000,000 in funding.

Business funds can be available in as little as 24 hours — with no payments for up to 6 months.

First and second mortgages. No valuations or cashflow records needed. Subject to assessment and approval.

See if you qualify