How to Start a Loan Brokerage Business

Starting a commercial or residential mortgage loan brokerage business requires a concise business plan, knowledge of state regulations for running a business and other aspects related to starting a loan brokerage business. A loan brokerage business is set-up to act as an intermediary between the lender and the borrower of the funds. The main objective of a loan brokerage business is to secure the loan for the borrower; this could be a commercial, residential or secondary mortgage loan. A loan brokerage business abides by state regulated laws that ensure proper licensing; several fees are associated with starting a loan brokerage business–these fees will vary from state to state.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Business Plan
• Experience
• Business License
• Marketing Strategy

1. Create an informative business plan. A successful business will start with an effective business plan—it keeps the vision of the business in prospective; it will also be used to secure a business loan. A business plan is a used to create analysis, development, organize goals and give an overall view of the future of your loan brokerage business. Included in a well-written business plan is your business summary, product and service plan, marketing strategy, organizational plan, financial plan, your business forecast, and any other relative information. A business plan consists of many pages, running around 15-35 pages to much higher—the quantity is not as important as the quality of the business plan. Business plans may be time-consuming, but they are worth the initial investment to ensure a successful end-result of a well structured and goal oriented business.

2. Obtain the required experienced to start a loan brokerage business. Some states require potential brokers to have at least two years of experience working under a licensed Broker prior to starting a loan brokerage business. In many cases experience will be waived for those who have obtained a degree in business, law, or other course studies. Because each state has their own set regulations that govern the required experience necessary to start a loan brokerage business check with your states brokers association to obtain the required experience and course requirements.

3. Contact your states consumer affairs department for the forms you will need to file in order to obtain your license to start your loan brokerage business. Your loan brokerage business must obtain surety bond, initial application filing fee could be as high as $550, and the renewal fee may be as low as $150- $550 or higher; fees and licensure requirements will vary from state to state.

Tips & Warnings

• Work under a licensed broker as a loan originator before starting a loan brokerage business.
• Consider finding a successful broker to become your mentor.
• Never use unethical practices in your business.

[Handmadedreams]

on 11/27/2008 Good info!