Group: Terrier. Origin: United States of America. Pit Bull, Pit, Apbt. Sometime during the nineteenth century, dog fanciers in England, Ireland and Scotland began to experiment with crosses between Bulldogs and Terriers, looking for a dog that combined the gameness of the terrier with the strength and athleticism of the Bulldog.
A bridge loan is interim financing for an individual or business until permanent financing or the next stage of financing is obtained. Money from the new financing is generally used to take out (i.e. to pay back) the bridge loan, as well as other capitalization needs.
Full Definition of BRIDGE LOAN. : a short-term loan used to finance an enterprise, investment, or government pending the receipt of other funds. See bridge loan defined for English-language learners.weet. : money that a bank lends you for a short period of time until you receive the money that you are getting from another source (such as from selling your house).