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Expert guides for commercial mortgage brokers and CRE professionals.

May 12, 2026 Loan Types

Bridge Loan for Note Purchase: Broker Guide

How to use bridge loans to finance commercial real estate note purchases. Deal structure, underwriting differences, lender landscape, and packaging tips for commercial mortgage brokers.

May 7, 2026 Loan Types

SBA 504 Loan for Self-Storage Development: Complete Broker Guide

How to use SBA 504 loans to finance self-storage development and acquisitions. Deal structure, eligibility, packaging tips, and common pitfalls for commercial mortgage brokers.

May 2, 2026 Broker Strategy

Commercial Mortgage Broker Licensing by State

Commercial mortgage broker licensing varies by state, with most states exempting pure commercial brokering from NMLS but roughly 20 requiring some form of license or registration. Here is a state-by-state breakdown of where you need a license, where you do not, and how to verify current requirements.

Apr 30, 2026 Loan Types

Bridge Loan for Office-to-Residential Conversion: A Broker's Guide

Bridge loans are the primary financing tool for office-to-residential conversions because the property is mid-transition and not yet eligible for permanent debt. Here is how conversion bridge loans are structured, priced, and underwritten, plus what your client needs to package before going to market.

Apr 30, 2026 Loan Types

Bridge-to-Perm Financing for Multifamily: A Broker's Playbook

How to structure, underwrite, and place bridge-to-permanent multifamily deals. Bridge terms, agency and HUD takeout options, exit strategy, and the mistakes that kill these loans.

Apr 24, 2026 Broker Strategy

E&O Insurance for Mortgage Brokers: A Commercial Broker's Guide

Errors and omissions (E&O) insurance protects commercial mortgage brokers from claims alleging professional negligence, misrepresentation, or failure to deliver promised services. Here is what coverage typically costs, what it does and does not cover, and how to shop for a policy that fits a commercial mortgage brokerage.

Apr 24, 2026 Broker Strategy

Preferred Equity for Multifamily Development: A Broker's Guide

Preferred equity for multifamily development fills the gap between senior construction debt and sponsor equity on ground-up apartment deals. Here is how preferred equity is priced, structured, and documented, and what brokers need to know before placing one.

Apr 22, 2026 Loan Types

SBA Loan for Laundromat: Financing Options for Laundromat Businesses

SBA 504 and 7(a) loans are the most common financing paths for laundromat purchases, construction, and equipment. Learn how SBA financing works for laundromats, what lenders look for, and how to structure the deal.

Apr 21, 2026 Broker Strategy

Commercial Mortgage Broker Business Plan: A Working Template

A commercial mortgage broker business plan that works starts with three numbers: closings per year, average loan size, and commission rate. Here is a peer-to-peer template covering market positioning, licensing, lender network, revenue model, and the first 12 months.

Apr 21, 2026 Loan Types

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