Bridge

Bridge helps Choice owners with direct lending for construction and PIPs, plus expert-led financing for acquisitions and refinances.

Bridge funds up to 100% of retail order production costs, allowing full shipment, cash retention, and repayment upon retailer payment.

Bridge finances up to 100% of eligible COGS for Best Buy orders, repayable upon customer payment without equity loss or daily debits.

Bridge finances up to 100% of eligible COGS for Chipotle orders, repayable upon customer payment without equity loss or daily debits.

Bridge positioned a $2,800,000 Baymont by Wyndham acquisition in Rock Hill, SC, drawing seven competitive term sheets in 48 hours via AAHOA Lending.

Market reads, deal structures, and financing guides from Bridge, a direct lender for hotel owners and CPG brands scaling into major retail.

Bridge delivered $2,000,000 in working capital so Chagrinovations could keep pace with 200% growth and surging Walmart demand.

A complete guide to CPG financing for consumer brands selling into retail: purchase order, production, inventory, and factoring compared, the numbers lenders check, what it costs, and how an order gets funded.

New 50-basis-point pricing launches October 1 for franchisees of Bridge partners, saving hotel owners $50,000 to $100,000 on a $10 million financing.

Third-party coverage of Bridge includes articles on its $500M supplier-lending fund, Choice Hotels financing, and Citi spinout.

Bridge develops AI tools, models, APIs, and platforms for underwriters, servicing managers, and capital markets teams.

Support and execute live hotel debt transactions end to end, from underwriting and modeling through lender packages and closing, alongside the CRE team at HQ.

Bridge offers commercial lending services for hotel owners and consumer brands.

Underwrite commercial real estate deals and build the models and credit memos that inform Bridge's financing decisions.

Most hotel loan brokers charge 1% to 1.5%. Bridge places hotel acquisition and refinance debt at 0.50%, with no origination or underwriting fee.

Compare C-PACE vs conventional loans for hotel financing in 2026. Side-by-side rates, terms, eligible uses, stacking strategies, and when to use each.

The page compares C-PACE and conventional loans for hotel financing in 2026, detailing rates, terms, recourse, eligible uses, and stacking options.

Compare CMBS, SBA 504, and bridge loans for hotel financing in 2026. Side-by-side rates, LTV, closing speed, recourse, and when to stack

Bridge finances inventory production for retail orders referred by Microsoft, ensuring uninterrupted growth.

Cletus McKeown leads growth at Bridge for hotel financing and production capital for consumer brands.

Emily Reeves oversees Bridge’s purchase order and production financing program, including the Walmart Purchase Order Financing.

Jordan Barr manages hotel acquisition, refinancing, and PIP programs for Bridge, acting as an intermediary between owners and banks.

Mike Gelb founded *The Consumer VC*, a podcast and newsletter about investing in consumer startups.

Bridge streamlines capital access for growing businesses, handling underwriting and funding to accelerate cash flow.

Contact Bridge about hotel and consumer-brand financing, partnerships, press, or support. Bridge underwrites and services loans as a direct lender.

Bridge outlines a 5-step process for inventory financing, including required documents, valuation, and funding timelines.

Built by bankers, powered by better tools. Bridge gives hotel owners and consumer brands a straight answer on capital in days, not months.

Bridge participated in Walmart’s Open Call event in Bentonville to address supplier challenges after securing shelf space. The focus centered on operational strategies and financial solutions for suppliers navigating Walmart’s retail ecosystem. The discussion highlighted practical steps for optimizing supply chain efficiency and leveraging supplier finance tools.

Oct 2026BridgeNews article

Bridge reduces its hotel debt placement fee to **50 basis points**, a 50% cut from the industry standard of **1%–1.5%**. The move reflects broader cost reductions in hotel financing driven by **AI adoption**. The company serves as a fintech platform specializing in alternative lending for hospitality assets.

Sep 2026BridgeNews article

Net 30 announces a $500M fund to support founders and financial decision-makers. The platform facilitates discussions on financial strategies, including term sheets and payment facilities. Early engagement from founders and professionals exceeds expectations, highlighting demand for direct financial insights.

Aug 2026BridgeNews article

Bridge Marketplace highlights five commercial lending case studies where it facilitated over $50 million in funding. The cases demonstrate how poor preparation and operational inefficiencies—such as disorganized documentation, misaligned lender expectations, and missed deadlines—often hinder even creditworthy borrowers from securing financing, despite strong revenue, credit profiles, and collateral.

Mar 2026BridgeNews article