Compass Lenders

Serving Dallas-Fort Worth

Commercial Loan Broker in Dallas, TX

A commercial loan broker structures and places larger commercial financing: commercial real estate, large equipment packages, business acquisitions, hospitality, and construction. These deals require deeper underwriting, capital-stack design, and lender relationships that go beyond the standard small-business product set.

  • No upfront fees, ever
  • Compare multiple lenders in one call
  • Texas-based advisors
  • Soft credit pull (no credit hit to quote)
Commercial Loan Broker for Dallas-area business owners

Program at a glance

Typical loan amount
$250K - $25M+
Funding speed
30-90+ days from term sheet to close
Term length
5-30 years depending on structure
To qualify
Strong sponsor, documented cash flow, DSCR ≥ 1.2, equity/skin in the deal

Ranges are typical for Dallas-area files. Final rates and terms depend on the lender and borrower profile.

Written & reviewed by the Compass Lenders advisory teamDallas-Fort Worth business financing advisorsUpdated June 2026

What it is

Commercial Loan Broker, explained in plain English

A commercial loan broker structures and places larger commercial financing: commercial real estate, large equipment packages, business acquisitions, hospitality, and construction. These deals require deeper underwriting, capital-stack design, and lender relationships that go beyond the standard small-business product set.

We work with banks, life-insurance companies, debt funds, CMBS originators, and SBA Preferred Lenders to place commercial transactions for Dallas-area borrowers, including blended capital stacks where a single lender can't take the whole deal.

Compass Lenders is not a lender. We're a Dallas-based advisory firm that places your file with the lender most likely to fund it on the best terms, and we get paid only when your deal closes.

Who it's best for

A good fit if you recognize yourself here

Commercial Loan Broker tends to be the right choice in specific situations. If one or more of these describes you, it's worth a 15-minute call.

Business types

  • Owners financing commercial real estate ($1M+)
  • Buyers in middle-market acquisitions
  • Hospitality and hotel sponsors (acquisition, PIP, refinance)
  • Commercial construction projects with permanent take-out
  • Multi-unit franchisees with portfolio financing needs

Situations it fits

  • Your transaction is too large or complex for a standard small-business lender
  • You need a blended capital stack (senior debt + mezz, or bank + SBA)
  • You're refinancing maturing commercial debt
  • You need an advisor to manage diligence with multiple capital sources

Typical terms

The numbers, as straight as we can give them

These are typical ranges for commercial loan broker files we place for Dallas-area borrowers. Final rates and terms depend on the lender and the borrower profile.

Typical loan amount
$250K - $25M+
Term length
5-30 years depending on structure
Time to funding
30-90+ days from term sheet to close
Qualification basics
Strong sponsor, documented cash flow, DSCR ≥ 1.2, equity/skin in the deal
Documentation
Full financial package, property/business diligence, sponsor REO and PFS
Cost to apply
$0 upfront. No fees, no obligation.

How to apply

From first call to funded in days

  1. 01

    Talk to a Dallas advisor

    Quick 15-minute call. We confirm commercial loan broker is the right structure, or recommend a better-fitting program.

  2. 02

    Submit your file

    One-page application plus 3 months of business bank statements. Most files don't require tax returns.

  3. 03

    Compare real offers

    Within 24-72 hours we bring back 2-4 funded offers from lenders actively writing this program for Texas borrowers.

  4. 04

    Sign and fund

    Pick the offer that fits. Funds land in your business account, often the same business day.

Benefits

Why Dallas owners pick commercial loan broker through us

Decisions in hours

Files for commercial loan broker are usually screened the same day they arrive.

No upfront fees

We're paid by the lender on close. You see real offers before any commitment.

Multiple lenders, one file

One application, side-by-side offers, so you choose on facts, not pressure.

Texas-based advisors

Local underwriters who understand Dallas business profiles and Texas filings.

Soft credit pull to quote

Initial review is a soft pull, with no impact to your personal credit score.

Built around your cash cycle

Term, draw structure, and payment cadence sized to how your revenue actually arrives.

Common uses

How Dallas businesses actually use it

A few of the real-world reasons commercial loan broker shows up in our pipeline each month.

Use case

Commercial real estate acquisitions

Office, retail, industrial, and multifamily, for both owner-user and investor deals.

Use case

Hotel and hospitality financing

Acquisition, brand-mandated PIP, refinance, and ground-up.

Use case

Large equipment and fleet packages

Multi-asset financings with custom term and rate.

Use case

Middle-market acquisitions

SBA 7(a) up to $5M plus conventional senior debt for larger deals.

Use case

Construction-to-perm

Draw-based construction with conversion to permanent financing at completion.

FAQ

Commercial Loan Broker questions, answered

What size deals do you place?
Typical commercial files run $250K to $25M, with larger transactions placed via our institutional partners.
How is commercial pricing structured?
Commercial deals are quoted on a per-deal basis based on sponsor strength, asset class, leverage, and DSCR. Final rates and terms depend on the lender and the borrower's profile.
How long does a commercial loan take to close?
From signed term sheet, typical timeline is 45-90 days depending on diligence (appraisal, environmental, lender legal).
Do you charge fees on commercial deals?
On larger transactions a placement fee is sometimes earned at close and disclosed up front in writing; for SBA and most business loans the lender pays us.
Can you finance ground-up construction?
Yes. Draw-based commercial construction loans with conversion to permanent financing at completion.

Talk to a Dallas advisor

Ready to talk commercial loan broker?

One 15-minute call tells you whether we can place your file, what terms to expect, and what your application needs to look like first.

Mon-Fri · 8AM - 7PM CT · 8100 Lomo Alto Dr, Dallas, TX 75225