Our Process
May 2026
What Happens After You Submit a BD Lending Prequal
Submitted a prequal? Here's exactly what happens next — review timeline, preliminary sizing, the Letter of Interest, the $5,000 fee, and when underwriting begins.
Our Process
May 2026
Why BD Lending Issues a Letter of Interest Before Underwriting Begins
The LOI-first structure exists so you know what you're agreeing to before underwriting costs are incurred. Here's the reasoning — and what it means for your deal.
Our Process
May 2026
What the $5,000 Engagement Fee Actually Buys You
BD Lending requires a $5,000 engagement fee before underwriting opens. Here's a line-by-line breakdown of what it covers, what it isn't, and why serious borrowers don't blink at it.
Lending 101
May 2026
How Private Bridge Lending Works: A Borrower's Guide
Bridge loans fill the gap between where you are and where you need to be. Learn how BD Lending structures short-term capital — from prequal to close — and when a bridge loan is the right tool for your deal.
Deal Structure
May 2026
Bridge Loan vs. Conventional Financing: When Speed Beats Rate
Rate isn't always the deciding factor. When a deal is time-sensitive, the asset is transitional, or the bank has already said no — private bridge capital wins. Here's how to think through the comparison.
Underwriting
May 2026
How to Write a Strong Exit Strategy for a Bridge Loan
The exit strategy is the first thing a serious private lender stress-tests. Learn how to underwrite a sale or refinance exit, what lenders actually look for, and the most common mistakes that kill deals.