Hotel Financing Built for Today

Lenders change hotel lending criteria constantly. Bridge helps owners start inside today’s underwriting reality, so deals move faster, dead ends are avoided, and terms improve.
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A Message From AAHOA

"Lending is tougher than ever, but growth shouldn’t wait. That’s why we built AAHOALending.com

Fast, transparent, and designed to put hotel owners back in control. More options, more confidence, more growth."
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The right financing for your hotel, handled

Different hotel projects require different capital structures. Bridge helps you understand what financing options fit your property, timeline, and underwriting profile, before you apply.

Over $500M closed in 2025!

Including over $100.0 million in direct lending, turning opportunities into real growth results.

How AAHOA helps hotels get financed faster

Hotel financing has changed more than most owners realize
Hotel financing outcomes today aren’t driven by rates alone, they’re driven by how lenders are underwriting behind the scenes. Credit boxes shift constantly by brand, market, and leverage, and most owners don’t realize they’ve started in the wrong place until time and momentum are already lost.

Bridge fixes that by helping hotel owners start inside today’s underwriting reality, where deals move faster, dead ends disappear, and terms improve.
Step 1

Understand where your deal fits

Share a few details about your project so we can assess how it aligns with today’s underwriting criteria.
Step 2

Review the right offers for your business

Our technology structures your request for today’s underwriting standards & helps you choose the right option for your goals.
Step 3

We drive your deal through closing

We simplify and manage the underwriting process, so you get capital in hand without the stress.

Let our technology build your Pro Forma model

Upload documents to build your Pro Forma automatically or manually input your growth assumptions and expenses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AAHOALending (Aahoa Lending by Bridge)?

• What is AAHOALending (Aahoa Lending by Bridge)?
• AAHOALending.com is a hospitality-focused lending platform launched by AAHOA in partnership with Bridge.
• The platform uses technology and AI to create offering memos, Pro Forma and other documents on your hotel project, it also allows you to store information in a deal room for lenders
• It connects hotel owners and hospitality developers with a wide network of debt-capital providers.
• Through it, users can compare financing offers, find competitive rates, and streamline the funding process.

What types of lenders are on AAHOA Lending?

• AAHOA Lending has 300+ lenders on the platform
• The lenders include: Large Banks, Community and Small Banks, SBA Lenders, Private Debt Lenders, Family Office Lenders
• Certain lenders on AAHOA Lending (such as family offices) lend exclusively through this platform
• You can also block certain lenders (in case you don’t want your current lender to know)

What types of uses or projects are eligible for financing through AAHOALending?

• All hotel related projects are eligible for financing (flagged and independent)
• Acquisition, Refinance, Rehab, Ground Up, PIP Financing

What are the typical rates, fees, and loan terms?

• AAHOA Lending is a marketplace -  rates, fees, and terms will vary by lender and by borrower credit / project risk
• The platform enables comparing these offers
• AAHOA has negotiated with Bridge to ensure that the fees charged are only if the deal is closed and funded – those fees are also discounted for AAHOA members
• Users should review each loan’s detailed term sheet before selecting one.

How long does the application and funding process take?

• The platform is designed to streamline financing, potentially reducing time compared to traditional loan processes.
• Within 24 hours of you submitting the basic information (project overview, budget / T-12, proforma) – the Bridge team will create the offering memo, deal room and profile on the platform
• Most users receive indicative terms and interest from lenders within 1 – 3 days
• Final approval and funding may still require standard due diligence and underwriting, which could take days or weeks

How is data privacy and confidentiality handled?

• The platform is SOC 2 compliant and  restricts access to sensitive financial data
• The platform has non-disclosure agreements with participating lenders.
• None of your deal information is shared with AAHOA board members or other users – the information is only shared with lenders

How do I work with the AAHOA lending team on my project?

• 3 options:
• Website: aahoalending.com
• Email: aahoa@bridgemarketplace.com
• Call / Text:
• Rohit Mathur: 202-262-2642
• Jordan Barr: 301-233-0528
• Taniya Barot: 423-509-5448

Can I just ask the AAHOA lending team questions?

Yes! The team is available to connect – please email aahoa@bridgemarketplace.com

Can I add my existing bank to AAHOA Lending?

Yes! You can. Email aahoa@bridgemarketplace.com