Term: Broker

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A business or individual that acts as a facilitator or intermediary on behalf of others to fund, sell, or buy loans, real estate, businesses or other assets. A mortgage/loan broker arranges or facilitates the funding, selling or buying of mortgages / loans for a fee.

Articles relating to Brokers:

Lending, Brokering, or Servicing Licensing Requirements and their Exceptions

Written by Matthew B. Gunter, Esq., Attorney, Lightning Docs Thankfully, only a handful of states require a license to lend or to broker or service a loan, but when a …

Brokers Moving From Direct Sales to Mortgage Pools

Private-money lenders have been chasing direct sales for years, providing niche, mezzanine, and hard-money financing with direct investor capital. When the market is good, the business is profitable for both …

How Not To Lose Your Broker Commission In A Bankruptcy

So you were going to sell some real property that subsequently became part of a bankruptcy case or you were asked to sell real property while it is part of …