Commercial finance introductions across the UK
Bridge introduces UK businesses to specialist commercial finance providers. Coverage is UK-wide with an initial focus on London. We inform, qualify, educate and route, we do not lend and do not provide regulated financial advice.
What is commercial finance?
Commercial finance is funding designed specifically for businesses rather than personal borrowing. Whether a business is looking to acquire property, release capital, purchase equipment, manage cash flow or fund growth, commercial finance can provide a range of funding routes depending on business circumstances and objectives.
- Purchasing or refinancing commercial property
- Funding property developments
- Acquiring equipment, vehicles or machinery
- Improving working capital
- Supporting expansion
- Managing invoice payment gaps
The right funding solution depends on business type, trading history, funding purpose, security, repayment structure and financial position.
Match your funding requirement to a solution
A quick guide to the finance route most often used for each requirement.
| Funding requirement | Potential solution |
|---|---|
| Buying business premises | Commercial Mortgages |
| Short-term property opportunities | Bridging Finance |
| Buying property at auction | Auction Finance |
| Construction and redevelopment | Development Finance |
| Machinery, vehicles and equipment | Asset Finance |
| Cash flow tied up in invoices | Invoice Finance |
| Growth and expansion funding | Business Loans |
Commercial finance solutions compared
| Finance type | Common uses | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Mortgages | Buying or refinancing commercial property | Investors, owner occupiers and businesses |
| Bridging Finance | Short-term property and business funding | Time-sensitive purchases and refinancing |
| Auction Finance | Property bought at auction with tight completion deadlines | Auction buyers needing fast bridging and refinance exits |
| Development Finance | Funding construction and development projects | Developers and property businesses |
| Asset Finance | Equipment, machinery, vehicles and technology | Businesses investing in assets |
| Invoice Finance | Releasing cash tied up in invoices | Businesses managing working capital |
| Business Loans | Growth, investment and general funding | Established and growing businesses |
When businesses typically use commercial finance
Purchasing commercial property
Businesses may require finance to acquire offices, warehouses, retail units or other commercial premises.
Supporting business growth
Funding can support additional staff, equipment investment, new premises, stock and expansion opportunities.
Managing cash flow
Invoice finance and working capital solutions can help businesses manage timing gaps between costs and revenue.
Property development and investment
Developers and investors often require specialist finance structures based around development stages, valuations and exit strategies.
How Bridge helps businesses find suitable finance
- 1Understand
Review your funding requirement and objectives
- 2Assess
Consider circumstances against possible finance routes
- 3Match
Identify suitable specialist providers
- 4Introduce
Connect with an appropriate finance specialist
- 5Complete
Provider manages application and underwriting
Bridge helps simplify the commercial finance process by helping businesses understand possible funding routes, required information and suitable specialist areas. Coverage is UK-wide with an initial focus on London, alongside dedicated Scottish commercial mortgage coverage and a full explanation of how Bridge introductions work.
Sectors and property types
Bridge introduces enquiries across a wide range of commercial finance requirements, including owner-occupied and investment property and development schemes.
- Offices and business premises
- Industrial and logistics units
- Retail and mixed-use property
- Hotels, leisure and care sectors
- Residential investment portfolios
- Development schemes
Why businesses use Bridge
- Confidential Funding Readiness Assessment
- Multiple commercial finance routes considered
- UK-wide specialist partner network
- Clear introduction process
- Information handled privately
Bridge is an introduction service only. We do not lend money and do not provide regulated financial advice. Read more about how introductions work or explore asset finance, invoice finance and business loans.
Frequently asked questions
Explore our solutions
Every enquiry is reviewed and, where appropriate, introduced to a specialist.
Commercial Mortgages
Owner-occupied and investment property.
Learn moreBridging Finance
Short-term property and business funding.
Learn moreAuction Finance
Fast funding for auction property purchases.
Learn moreDevelopment Finance
Residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes.
Learn moreAsset Finance
Plant, machinery, vehicles and equipment funding.
Learn moreFinance by property sector
Sector-specific commercial finance pages, showing how each funding route is typically used within a given property type.