Bridge loans are often interest-only, meaning you pay only the interest charged each month for the term length of the loan. The full amount you borrowed isn’t due until the end of the loan term. In many cases, you don’t need to make monthly payments during the first few months after closing a bridge loan but will need to from there until you can pay it off completely.   How you pay off the loan will depend on your unique situation. There are a handful of options. For example, you could pay off the bridge loan from the profits you make selling a property you currently own. In some cases, you may be able to refinance the bridge loan to a new loan type that is intended for making long-term payments.