has established strong bridge lending relationships to provide clients with the flexible financing solutions they need to achieve their goals. Bridge loans serve as a vital tool in various scenarios, offering short-term capital to navigate transitional phases in real estate investment and development. For example, if a project’s development or lease-up takes longer than expected and the existing construction or bridge loan reaches maturity—without an option for extension—bridge financing can provide the necessary capital to maintain stability and progress. Similarly, developers who have reached their "exposure limits" with a construction lender may need additional liquidity to initiate a new project before completing lease-up on their current one. In such cases, Summit can help secure bridge financing to unlock capital and sustain growth. Bridge loans are also valuable for investors seeking to maximize returns by acquiring properties at the Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) stage. Unlike traditional lenders that require full stabilization, our lending partners understand the potential in financing unstabilized properties, enabling owners to capitalize on strategic opportunities.