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Purchase, Refinance or Equity Release

Your property portfolio is a store of wealth, but that wealth is often illiquid – trapped in bricks and mortar. There are times when you need access to that cash immediately, whether to fund a new business venture, pay a tax bill, or seize an unexpected investment opportunity.

Silver Oak Capital specialises in securing our clients bespoke bridging loans to release equity. We allow you to unlock the equity in your residential or commercial property in as little as 5 to 7 days, without disturbing your long-term mortgage arrangements if necessary.

What is Bridging Finance?

This is a short-term loan secured against a property you already own. It can be a first charge (if you own the property outright) or a second charge (sitting behind your existing mortgage).

Cash for Any Legal Purpose

Unlike a standard mortgage where the funds must be used to buy the property, an equity release bridge provides you with cash to use as you see fit.

  • Deposit Raising: Releasing £100k from an existing buy-to-let to use as a deposit on a new acquisition.
  • Business Injection: Funding cash flow, buying stock, or paying a VAT bill.
  • Refurbishment: Raising cash to fund works on another property in your portfolio.

Who Needs It?

Portfolio Landlords

You may have significant equity across your portfolio but limited cash in the bank. Instead of selling a property (which takes months and incurs Capital Gains Tax), you can bridge against your equity in the property to raise the funds needed for your next purchase.

Business Owners


Banks are slow to lend to SMEs. If you have a tax deadline or a supplier who needs paying immediately, securing a bridge against your commercial premises or investment property can solve the liquidity crisis in days.

Key Considerations and Terms

First vs. Second Charge

If the property is unencumbered (debt-free), the lender takes a first charge and rates are lower. If you have an existing mortgage with a low rate that you don’t want to lose, we can arrange a second charge bridge. This sits on top of your current loan. Rates are slightly higher, but it avoids early repayment charges on your main mortgage.

LTV Caps

You can typically borrow up to 70-75% of the property value (including any existing mortgage).

Interest Roll-Up

To preserve your cash flow, you usually do not pay interest monthly. It is deducted from the loan or added to the balance, to be repaid when the loan redeems.

The Exit

Common exits (repaying the loan) include selling the property, refinancing onto a standard term mortgage, or using business profits (if the loan was for business purposes).

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How Silver Oak Capital Helps

  • Speed of Funds

    We understand that if you are raising capital, you usually need it yesterday. We package your application with all the necessary legal and valuation data upfront. We can often use Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) to bypass the need for a physical surveyor visit, allowing funds to be released in under a week.

  • Solving the “Consumer vs. Unregulated” Puzzle

    If you are raising funds against your own home, it is a regulated “Consumer Bridge.” Many brokers cannot touch this. Silver Oak Capital is fully equipped to advise on both Regulated (personal home) and Unregulated (investment property) loans, ensuring you are always protected.

  • Second Charge Specialists

    We have specific relationships with lenders who are comfortable sitting behind other banks. We handle the “Deed of Postponement” process with your first lender, taking the administrative headache away from you.

FAQs

Yes. This is a very common use of equity release bridging. Whether it is Corporation Tax, VAT, or an Inheritance Tax bill that needs to be paid before probate is granted, lenders are generally happy to fund this, provided there is a clear exit strategy.
Not necessarily. While sale is a valid exit, refinancing is often preferred. For example, you bridge to release equity, use the cash to improve the property, and then refinance onto a standard buy-to-let mortgage at a higher value to pay off the bridge.
Yes, significantly. “Equity Release” for retirees usually refers to a “Lifetime Mortgage” where no repayments are made until death. The product we offer is a Bridging Loan: a short-term facility (up to 12-24 months) designed for active investors and business owners. It must be repaid within the term.