Bridging loans can also be referred to as bridge financing or a short-term loan. They can also be called gap financing, interim financing, or swing loans. In some cases, they may be referred to as a caveat loan or a caveat mortgage. However, all of these terms essentially refer to the same thing - a short-term loan designed to provide funding quickly to bridge the gap between the purchase of a new property or project and the sale of an existing one. These loans are often used in real estate transactions and can be a valuable tool for those looking to secure funding quickly.