FAQ

Know how it works.
Then post the deal.

How deals get posted, how quotes come in, and how the whole thing runs in one place. Straight answers, no runaround.

Getting started

The basics

What is Finance Lobby?

It’s where commercial real estate deals get financed. You post a deal, lenders compete with real quotes, and you handle underwriting, lender communication, and every document in one place instead of across fifty email threads.

Think of it as the marketplace and the workspace in the same product. The deal lives here from the day you post it to the day it closes.

How long does it take to get set up?

You can create an account and start a deal the same day. There’s no long onboarding before you can put a deal in front of lenders.

Posting a deal

Getting your deal out there

How does posting a deal actually work?

You enter the deal details once — property type, loan amount, location, the basics on the request, and the supporting docs. That single profile is what every lender sees, so you’re not rewriting the same story for each one.

Once it’s posted, it goes out to lenders whose criteria match what you’re financing.

Who sees my deal once it’s posted?

Lenders whose lending box fits your deal. The platform matches on the criteria that matter, so your request lands in front of people who actually fund this kind of deal — not a mass blast to everyone.

Quotes & lenders

How the offers come in

How do quotes come in?

Lenders review your deal and send quotes directly through the platform. They come in side by side, so you compare rate, terms, and structure in one view instead of decoding a stack of term sheets in different formats.

How many quotes should I expect, and how fast?

It depends on the deal. A clean, in-the-box request from a strong sponsor pulls more interest than a tough one. Quotes start coming once lenders see the deal and decide it fits.

Are these real quotes or just interest?

Real quotes with actual terms, sent by lenders who want to do the deal. You’re comparing structured offers, not vague “we might be interested” notes.

A quote isn’t a commitment. It’s the starting point for diligence and underwriting, same as any term sheet.

Can I negotiate a quote?

Yes. You communicate with the lender directly through the deal to push on terms, ask questions, and move toward a structure that works. The back-and-forth stays attached to the deal so nothing gets lost.

Underwriting

Working the numbers

Can I underwrite the deal on the platform?

Yes. Underwriting lives alongside the deal, so you’re working the numbers in the same place you’re collecting quotes and talking to lenders. No exporting to a spreadsheet and losing the thread.

Does underwriting on the platform replace my own analysis?

No. It speeds up the work and keeps everything in one view. You still own the judgment. The point is to get to a clear read on the deal faster, not to hand off the decision.

Communication

Keeping it all in one place

How do I keep all my lender conversations straight?

Every message, quote, and document sits inside the deal. When you’re running one conversation with eight lenders, you see all of it in one thread per lender instead of hunting through your inbox.

You always know where each lender stands and what’s outstanding.

Where do my documents live?

With the deal. Financials, rent rolls, term sheets — everything attaches to the deal profile, so the right file is always one click away and every lender is working from the same set.

Who it’s for

Brokers, borrowers, lenders

I’m a broker. What do I get out of it?

More lenders competing for your deal, in less time. You post once, get real quotes back, and run the whole placement — underwriting, comparison, communication — from one place. Less email, faster answers, better leverage on terms.

I’m a borrower. Can I use it directly?

Yes. You post your deal and see how lenders read it, with competing quotes in front of you instead of one relationship and one rate. You get a real market for your financing.

I’m a lender. Why should I be here?

Deals that fit your box, sent to you. Instead of chasing relationships for flow, you see qualified requests that match what you lend on and quote the ones you want. Your criteria do the filtering.

Ready when you are

Stop chasing lenders. Let them come to you.

Post your deal and watch real quotes come back. The whole thing runs in one place, start to close.