Bridge Financing Trends Around the world: A Comprehensive Study

Different economic downturns and recent pandemic have shown a rising tendency in Bridge debt finance. This study looks at the types and trends of bridge loan arrangements and financing around the world. Using annual data from 120 countries between 2007 and 2020, this study applies independent group t-test and descriptive analysis to uncover substantial variations in the global flow of Bridge loan funding and deals. The result of this study shows that North America is the major source of funding for Bridge loans. And indicates that rising bridge debt is a result of several factors including the need for quick cash for enterprises in dynamic markets, economic uncertainty, and the attractiveness of low interest rates that persuade businesses to choose flexible, short-term financing options.