Members of the CommercialLoanCoach.com get access to our exclusive Forums, dedicated to topics related to commercial loan origination and the business of brokering this type of financing. Below is a brief description of each Forum and sample Topics within them.

Please note that Forums can change with time and with Member input. And remember, only members have access to the actual Forums and the industry specific information contained within.

Commercial “Q & A”
This is a “General” Forum available to all levels of membership and is designed to help answer general questions about the process of Commercial Loan Origination and Brokerage. Certain questions may be referred to some of the more specific Forums, listed below.

Active Commercial Lenders
This is a “General” Forum available to all levels of membership and is one of the key benefits to membership. This Forum is dedicated to identifying lenders who support the specific programs indicated below, who are “pro-broker” in their business arrangements, and are actively lending. This is where you find out which lenders are really in the market to do business, who is working with brokers, and who is wasting your time!

This is not some simple list of lenders. It is actively updated be real commercial loan originators in real time. It is both a benefit and an obligation of membership. We expect you to contribute to this Forum so that other members will know where they can get financing with a minimum of hassle.

• Lenders to Avoid – This is our “Do Not Do Business” list. Occasionally members will come across unscrupulous lenders and this list will protect you and your clients from them. Be sure to check this list before working with a new lender!
• Construction – Information and requests regarding construction lenders across the U.S.
• Multifamily – Information and requests regarding multifamily lenders across the U.S.
• Multipurpose – Information and requests regarding commercial property lenders across the U.S. Includes standard property types such as retail, office, industrial, and warehouse
• Special Purpose – Information and requests regarding special purpose lenders across the U.S. Includes exotic properties such as golf courses, marinas, ski areas, etc.
• Hospitality – Information and requests regarding hospitality lenders across the U.S.
• Bond & Tax Credit – Information and requests regarding bond and tax credit issuers across the U.S.
• Equity Providers – Information and requests regarding equity investors across the U.S.

Commercial Loan Underwriting – This is a “Limited” Forum available to all levels of membership. It covers topics relating to getting your transactions properly analyzed and packaged for submission to a commercial lender. Reduce mistakes, save time, and make more money by participating in this special Forum.

• Construction – Information and requests regarding construction loans.
• Multifamily – Information and requests regarding multifamily loans.
• Multipurpose – Information and requests regarding commercial property loans. Includes standard property types such as retail, office, industrial, and warehouse.
• Special Purpose – Information and requests regarding special purpose loans. Includes exotic properties such as golf courses, marinas, ski areas, etc.
• Hospitality – Information and requests regarding hospitality loans.
• Bond & Tax Credit – Information and requests regarding bond and tax credit financing.
• Equity Providers – Information and requests regarding equity financing.
• Foreign – Information and requests regarding underwriting loans on property outside the U.S.

 

Commercial Loan Marketing
This is a “limited” Forum for higher-level members such as Correspondents, Standard Brokers, and Premium Brokers. This Forum covers topics related to generating more business and improving your overall client “experience.” Set yourself apart with programs and processes that have been tested by Members in the field and in actual client settings.

• On-line
  Company web sites
  Prospecting sites
  Auto-responders
  Pay-per-click
• Off-line
  Print
  Direct Response
  Networking
  Phone Prospecting
• Target Markets
  Existing Clients
  New Borrowers
  Trusted Advisors (Marketing to and through CPAs, Business Managers, Attorneys, Insurance Brokers, Escrow, Title, Residential Mortgage Brokers)
  Commercial Brokers
  Property Managers

Commercial Business Management
This is a “Limited” Forum for Business Builder and Business Mastery coaching members. Its focus is the efficient organization of your commercial origination business and discusses methods and opportunities to improve production, reduce expenses, manage employees, use your time, work with lenders, and opportunities. The goal is to help you build equity in your business as you transition from “originator” to “business owner.”

Suggested Topics:

• Business Organization
• Time Management
• Employment Issues
• Other Revenue Streams
• Investments & Syndication
• Goal Achievement
• Ownership Psychology

The quality of each Forum is affected primarily by the input from our Members. Thus we encourage you to participate often and to provide input to questions from other Members. Join a coaching program now and experience the benefits of our exclusive coaching programs for commercial loan originators of all levels of experience.