How early should an auction case be discussed?

Ideally before bidding. That leaves time to review the property, the legal pack, the client’s contribution and the exit before the hammer falls.

Is a fast completion guaranteed?

No. Timescales depend on a complete case, valuation, underwriting, legal work and the lender’s conditions. Early preparation gives more control but doesn’t remove those steps.

What makes an exit credible?

It’s specific, evidenced, achievable within the term and allows for delay. A fallback route may also be needed.

How do I refer a bridging case to Charles Frank?

Register for portal access, then submit the deal through the portal. A specialist is notified on submission and you track the case through to completion.

Bridging finance for introducers

Bridging finance for introducers.

Auction deadlines, chain breaks and refurbishments, placed by specialists who plan around the date. Submit the case once, by photo, document or voice, and follow it in your portal through to completion.

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What we need to look at a bridge

Property, use, condition and the transaction
Purchase price or value, and the amount needed
Completion date and why it matters
The exit, with evidence, and a fallback
Costed schedule for any works
Borrower, company and portfolio details where relevant

Send it through your portal once you’re registered. A specialist is notified on submission.

Bridging finance for introducers

When a bridge fits

Auction purchase

A fixed completion date needs early sight of the legal pack, the funds required and the exit.

Chain break

The onward purchase has to complete before the existing sale does.

Refurbishment

The property or the planned works rule out longer-term lending for now.

Commercial or mixed use

A trading, investment or semi-commercial property needs short-term funding around a set event.

Assessment

What we look at

Security: Property type, condition, tenure, value and how easily it would sell.
Net funds required: The net advance once retained interest, lender fees and costs are allowed for.
Deadline: The completion date, why it’s fixed, and whether valuation and legal work can meet it.
Exit: How the loan is repaid, the evidence for it, the time it needs, and the fallback.

How it works with Charles Frank

01
Submit it
Send the deal through your portal by photo, document, voice or the form: the property, the deadline, the funds needed and the exit.
02
We pick it up
A Charles Frank specialist is notified on submission and comes back to you with what’s needed next.
03
Track it
Valuation, underwriting and legal progress stay visible in your portal through to completion and commission paid.

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Same day

acknowledgement

4 hours

to assessment

48 working hours

to commission after completion

Protected

your client relationship

We only advise on what you refer, and we never cross-sell. Your client stays yours.

Introducer questions

Bridging finance: introducer questions

How early should an auction case be discussed?: Ideally before bidding. That leaves time to review the property, the legal pack, the client’s contribution and the exit before the hammer falls.
Is a fast completion guaranteed?: No. Timescales depend on a complete case, valuation, underwriting, legal work and the lender’s conditions. Early preparation gives more control but doesn’t remove those steps.
What makes an exit credible?: It’s specific, evidenced, achievable within the term and allows for delay. A fallback route may also be needed.
How do I refer a bridging case to Charles Frank?: Register for portal access, then submit the deal through the portal. A specialist is notified on submission and you track the case through to completion.

Your next bridging case, submitted once and tracked to completion.

We only advise on what you refer, and we never cross-sell to your client. Register for portal access, or talk it through with Samantha Turner first.

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Some bridging and commercial loans are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Charles Frank Finance Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 624668). Registered in England & Wales, company no. 07791769. Registered office: 89 Cardiff Road, Taffs Well, Cardiff CF15 7PL. ICO registration Z2962200. This page is intended for FCA‑authorised intermediaries and professional introducers, not retail clients.

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