Have you decided to purchase a new home before your existing home is sold and settled? Bridging finance might be an option for you - but beware - some pretty big risks are involved. Bridging finance vs deposit bonds Overview of bridging finance Bridging finance allows you to purchase a new home while your old home is not yet sold. As the name suggests, this sort of loan will 'bridge the gap' between two properties by financing both for a short period of time. The loan is secu