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Temporary financing (bridge loan)

What type of product is it?

This loan is designed to meet short-term liquidity needs on a temporary basis, and is intended to bridge the gap between a principal financing and a similar situation. It is intended for companies awaiting an inflow of funds, a tax credit, a grant, a public share issue or the upcoming disbursement of a loan already approved.

What are the special features of this financial product?

  • Because of its emergency nature, this type of financing can be expensive.
  • This is usually a short-term loan lasting less than a year.
  • It allows the borrower to buy time before obtaining a grant, income or permanent financing.

What are the advantages of this financial product?

  • It helps maintain a healthy working capital position and avoids the need to allocate cash to the day-to-day running of the business.
  • It allows you to get capital projects off the ground quickly.

In addition to answering your questions, our SADC experts can help you make a real analysis of your situation. What's more, an analysis of your long-term needs and the determination of an appropriate financial strategy for your business could be developed at the same time.

See the list of different needs on the right. This financial product specifically meets the following needs:


Don't hesitate to apply to SADC for financing. We'll help you think through your project and bring it to fruition.

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