Bridge Funding

Bridge funding.
For when timing is everything.

Settlement delayed. Payment stuck. Opportunity closing. Your assets can bridge the gap — same day, no credit checks, no property required.

Bridge funding for business

What is bridge funding?

Bridge funding is short-term capital that gets you from where you are to where you need to be. It fills the gap when money is coming — just not fast enough.

You're not short on money. You're short on time. A settlement is delayed. An invoice is stuck. A deposit is due before the finance clears. Bridge funding buys you the time to make it work.

How ABL bridge funding works:

We advance cash against your eligible assets — equipment, vehicles, machinery. No credit checks, no financials, no property. You get the funds same day, bridge the gap, then repay when the money lands.

When do businesses need bridge funding?

The gap between "money coming" and "money needed" can break a deal. Here's when bridge funding saves it.

Property settlement delays

Settlement pushed back but deposit or purchase already committed elsewhere.

Invoice payment delays

Large invoice approved but not yet paid. Payroll or supplier due now.

Finance approval gaps

New finance approved but settlement takes 2–3 weeks. Opportunity closes in days.

Time-sensitive opportunities

Bulk discount expires in 48 hours. Equipment auction closes tomorrow.

The common thread: You know the money is coming. You just need it now.

Bridge funding in action

Real timing gaps. Real solutions.

Settlement delay — $180K

Property Developer, Brisbane
Park It
The gap
Property sale settlement delayed 4 weeks. Deposit on next purchase due in 5 days. Bank wouldn't bridge without property security.
Asset
Excavator worth $280K sitting on site
Solution
Advanced $180K via Park It. Deposit paid. Settlement cleared 3 weeks later. Asset returned. Total cost: ~$14K.

Invoice stuck — $65K

Civil Contractor, Melbourne
Track It
The gap
$420K invoice approved by tier-1 builder but payment stuck in 60-day terms. Subcontractor threatening to walk off next job.
Asset
Tipper truck and trailer worth $140K
Solution
Advanced $65K via Track It. Kept working with GPS. Subbie paid. Invoice landed 6 weeks later. Repaid in full.

Equipment opportunity — $95K

Earthmoving Company, Perth
Track It
The gap
Auction opportunity: excavator worth $180K going for $95K. Finance approved but 3 weeks to settle. Auction closes Friday.
Asset
Existing loader worth $160K
Solution
Advanced $95K via Track It on Tuesday. Won auction Friday. Finance settled 3 weeks later. $85K equity gain minus ~$6K bridging cost.

Contract deposit — $50K

Transport Business, Sydney
Track It
The gap
Won major logistics contract. 10% deposit required to lock it in. Cash tied up in existing operations. Bank says 2 weeks.
Asset
Two prime movers worth $180K combined
Solution
Advanced $50K via Track It. Trucks kept working. Contract secured. First payment from new contract covered repayment.

How bridge funding works

Five steps. Often done in a day.

1

Tell us about the gap

What's the timing issue? How much do you need? When is the money coming in?

2

We value your assets

Quick valuation — often same day. We advance up to 70% of forced sale value.

3

Choose your product

Park It (asset stored with us, 4%/month) or Track It (keep using it with GPS, 6%/month).

4

Bridge the gap

Funds released same day. Deposit paid. Settlement met. Opportunity secured.

5

Repay when money lands

Settlement clears, invoice pays, finance settles — you repay us and collect your asset.

Three ways to bridge the gap

Store it, track it, or sell it. You choose how we secure the asset.

Best Value

Park It

Store your asset, get cash now

4% per month

Asset stays with us. Lower rate. Good for equipment not in daily use during the bridge period.

Lowest cost option
Same-day funding available
Asset returned on repayment
Best for
Short bridges where you can spare the asset
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Sell It

Exit clean, no fire sale

No repayment

Planning to sell the asset anyway? Get cash now. We handle the sale properly.

Cash advance now
Surplus returned to you
No fire sale pressure
Best for
When the bridge becomes permanent
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Why ABL for bridge funding

Same-day funding

Timing gaps don't wait. We move in hours, not weeks.

No credit checks

Your credit score doesn't matter. We assess the asset, not the borrower.

No financials required

No BAS. No tax returns. No P&L. Just the asset.

No property security

Don't tie up your property for a short-term bridge. Your equipment is the security.

Flexible exit

Exit after month 1. No exit fees. When the bridge is done, you're done.

Backed by Lloyds Auctioneers

Australia's asset specialists. National reach. Decades of experience.

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Bridge funding FAQs

Same day. Once we've valued your asset and completed paperwork, funds can be in your account within hours.
Talk to us. We can extend terms up to 6 months if needed. We're more flexible than banks — the goal is to help you succeed, not take your equipment.
Yes. Exit after month 1 with no exit fees. When the money lands and you're ready to repay, we make it simple.
No. We assess the asset, not the borrower. No credit checks, no BAS, no tax returns, no financial statements.
Vehicles, trucks, trailers, excavators, loaders, machinery, boats, motorcycles, and other valuable moveable assets. If you own it and it's not heavily financed, we can probably fund against it.
$20K to $1M, depending on asset value. We typically advance up to 70% of forced sale value.
Traditional bridging loans are secured against property. We're secured against moveable assets — equipment, vehicles, machinery. Faster approval, no property required.

Bridge the gap today

Timing problems need fast solutions. Get a same-day valuation and see how your assets can bridge the gap.

Fast funding. Backed by assets.

Asset Based Lending provides short-term funding without the need for property or credit checks.

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