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The banking industry performs many functions, and one of the most important is business lending. The loan is needed not only to buy a new home, but also to meet the needs of commercial clients - corporations and companies that want to expand and develop new projects. Sometimes the local bank is unable or unwilling to provide a loan, or another financial institution offers better terms. Companies can achieve their goals by a commercial loan broker who finds the most profitable lender for a commercial client. People interested in a banking career can learn more about how to become a commercial loan broker.

Steps

1. 1 Work as a private independent contractor or broker. A loan broker acts as an intermediary between the borrower and the lender.
   • A commercial loan broker is sometimes able to conclude several loans at once, which are called wholesale.
   • A loan broker can also use their knowledge and experience as a business advocate to deal with potential lending problems.
2. 2Get an education in finance and business /
3. 3 Work for a financial institution to gain experience and expertise in banking.
4. 4 Find out if your state requires a brokerage license.
   • Each state has a list of licenses that can provide this information and check with banking affiliates.
   • Take an exam from time to time.
   • Certain requirements must be met for licensing. Be prepared to have your fingerprints checked. The cost is usually paid by the applicant.
   • You may want to get a brokerage license in several countries.
   • Sometimes this activity is practically equated with a business for which a license is needed; in this case, make sure your banking career is associated with licensed brokerage services.
5. 5 Offer your services in comfort. Many banking careers are actually built around selling - products or services.
6. 6 Build a network of banking industry lenders.
   • Lenders can be banks, credit unions, private lenders, etc.
7. 7 Get a power of attorney from the companies and corporations to which you provide services to access commercial loans.
   • Civic group registration, Chamber of Commerce or any other place where you can contract with business leaders or CFOs in your region.
   • Often the whole point is just getting in touch with the right person at the right time. Leave your business card and promotional materials to the business representatives.
   • Make yourself comfortable making business calls.
8. 8 Find out how to process a loan in order to give it to the manager in a ready-made form.
9. 9 The loan broker collects all the necessary information on the loan: appraisal, credit bills, etc.
   • The broker often makes tables to analyze the debt coverage ratio.
   • Get experienced with tax filing so you know what to look for.
10. 10 Earn money to grow your business when the lender accepts a credit position.
    • Rates vary up to 10% of the loan amount.
    • The rates can be paid by the borrower or lender, depending on the written agreement.