About this episode
Bridge financing often gets a bad reputation—but in the right situation, it can actually help home sellers walk away with more money. In this episode of The Real Estate Podcast, Adrian and Ariel break down what bridge financing really is, how it works, who qualifies, what it actually costs, and why sellers shouldn’t automatically fear it. They explain how bridge financing can be used as a strategic tool to offer flexible closing dates, attract stronger offers, and potentially negotiate a higher sale price—especially in today’s shifting market. If you’re thinking about selling and buying at the same time, this episode will help you understand whether bridge financing could work in your favour.VIDEO SECTIONS & TIMSETAMPS0:00 Intro1:47 What bridge financing is and how it works3:10 How bridge terms vary by bank (RBC vs TD examples)3:46 Why lenders have tightened bridge financing rules4:55 The real reason sellers are afraid of bridge financing8:05 How flexible closing dates create leverage for sellers9:31 Calculating bridge costs vs higher sale price10:20 Bridge financing as a seller’s negotiation tool11:29 Why move-up buyers should act sooner than later12:25 Real-world scenario: upgrading homes with bridge financing13:34 Bridge financing as a financial “tool in the toolbox”14:00 Outro/recapWatch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/kormendytrottListen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1pwncyet9NydbgTmx5D21kLinktree:https://linktr.ee/kormendytrottInstagram:https://instagram.com/kormendytrottYouTube:https://youtube.com/kormendytrottFacebook:https://facebook.com/kormendytrottX:https://x.com/kormendytrottLinkedIn:https://linkedin.com/company/ktrealtyTikTok:https://tiktok.com/@kormendytrottThe Kormendy Trott Team was formed in 2011 by Ariel Kormendy and Adrian Trott. Originally a team of two in Milton, Ontario, KT has grown into a full-service real estate group serving Halton Region, Peel Region, and the Greater Toronto Area.
