Or, they might be a wholesaler and doing an assignment, double close or something else tricky and they have a title company that will do the transaction.But I've not heard of a lender demanding you use a specific company.That said, this is an incestuous industry and there are affiliations between many of the players.  

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Is he a BP affiliate?

Typically, since you are an agent, I would recommend that you check with your company affiliate lender.  

You're going to XYZ investment bank an affiliate or subsidiary of the xyz commercial bank, all fine.Some caveats; borrowing "against the box" you'll have call features in the event your portfolio value drops.

I am an affiliate member of the local Association of Realtors(r), and belong to two NorCal REI groups.I made this decision because, initially, I can't put too much money at risk.

Shop around before hiring a consultant.I saw a consumer forum where homeowners share their experiences, loansafe.org.I have no affiliation with that site.

The venders that the home warranty companies hire or affiliate with are the worst and don't know how to fix the equipment that they were hired to fix.  

@Jared W SmithWe run a fund for non accredited investors through regulation a+ but our fund is primarily mortgage notes and residential / small MF.For self storage, Here is one which I am NOT affiliated with so cannot comment on themhttps://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1921843/000147793222007875/adpi_1a.htm

Sometimes just offering to pay (or share some if your commission) is enough to entice an independent to say “yes”.3) Regardless of whether they are affiliated with a franchise, or they are an independent, every broker will have to carry you in their E&O Insurance if you hang your license with them.