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Commonly Asked Questions

Using a Broker

What a broker actually does, who pays us and why it matters most on the big or messy deals. Straight answers on the value of having someone in your corner.

How do I find the best business loan?Read the answer →Why use a commercial finance broker?Read the answer →Who pays the broker on a business loan, me or the lender?Read the answer →Business finance broker or my own bank?Read the answer →Can a commercial finance broker help after the bank has said no?Read the answer →What does a commercial finance broker actually do?Read the answer →How does a broker get a sharper rate on a business loan?Read the answer →Do I need a broker for a large or complex business finance deal?Read the answer →Are commercial finance brokers licensed and accredited?Read the answer →How does a broker package my business loan application?Read the answer →What should I ask a commercial finance broker?Read the answer →Can a business finance broker get me access to a private lender?Read the answer →How quickly can a commercial finance broker get me an answer?Read the answer →Can a business finance broker help me refinance?Read the answer →What do I need to bring to a commercial finance broker?Read the answer →What is a commercial finance broker’s lender panel and why does it matter?Read the answer →What does a commercial mortgage broker actually do?Read the answer →Business loan broker or a comparison website?Read the answer →How does a commercial finance broker save you time?Read the answer →How does a broker handle a trust or multi entity structure?Read the answer →Can a broker help if my facility is in trouble?Read the answer →Am I obliged to take the loan a broker recommends?Read the answer →Can I go direct to a non bank lender instead of using a broker?Read the answer →How does a commercial finance broker work with my accountant?Read the answer →What happens to my information when I use a finance broker?Read the answer →What does a commercial finance broker need from me upfront?Read the answer →What happens after I engage a commercial finance broker?Read the answer →Why is my business loan taking so long?Read the answer →What can a finance broker do that my bank branch cannot?Read the answer →I have already applied direct to a lender, can a broker still help?Read the answer →What is a credit guide and why did my broker give me one?Read the answer →Does best interests duty apply to commercial finance brokers?Read the answer →What is an aggregator and does it matter which one my broker uses?Read the answer →Can a broker act for me and the other side of the deal?Read the answer →Is a finance broker allowed to give me financial advice?Read the answer →Will my broker still help me after the loan settles?Read the answer →Can a broker review my facilities without me switching?Read the answer →How do I check a finance broker’s credit licence?Read the answer →What can I do if I am unhappy with my finance broker?Read the answer →What happens when my deal needs more than one lender?Read the answer →Do I need to tell my bank I am speaking to a broker?Read the answer →Should I tell my broker about problems in the business?Read the answer →Can I use more than one finance broker at the same time?Read the answer →

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