Quote from @Guadalupe Batana: Learning about different types of loans is always a smart move, especially as an agent.

However, as an agent in all of this you need to disclose on the front end that you are an agent. 1.

I’m glad you were able to move on without signing, shows the agent understands/is a good guy/gal, or knows other firms wouldn’t require such a signature. 

Talk to local agents and investors!

In response to your original question, closing agents should handle private loans just like a bank loan. 

@James Anderson, as a licensed real estate agent, it's pretty straightforward, and I assume my take will be similar to that of other agents. 

@Roni Williams how is this different from a lot of agents that sell an investor a property and refer them to a PMC?

I know when I was an active Broker my SOP  was get listing open escrow with buyer to be determined and order the preliminary title report prior to spending money on marketing someones property..

@Olivia Melikian Finding the right agent to work with is important.

I recently came across a property through an agent with attractive numbers for a house flip.