The 10 Essential Questions You Must Ask EVERY Commercial Lender You Speak With

Go Big! Live Podcast

Getting the bank to fund your commercial real estate deal isn’t about wearing a suit or having a slick pitch deck. It’s about knowing exactly how to play the game — and in this episode, I give you the entire playbook.
If you’re making the leap from residential 1–4 unit investing to commercial multifamily or other income-producing assets, this is the no-nonsense, step-by-step guide you’ve been waiting for.
What you’ll learn:
✅ The key differences between residential and commercial loans (and why your W2 doesn’t impress lenders anymore)
✅ Why local community banks and credit unions are your best friends (plus a stat that will blow your mind)
✅ Exactly how to find the right banks, build real relationships, and get them to say YES
✅ The 10 essential questions to ask every commercial lender (miss these and risk blowing your deal)
✅ What happens behind the scenes during underwriting — and how to set yourself up for approval
✅ And what you can do TODAY to get the ball rolling!
💡 Whether you're eyeing your first 12-unit or scaling into 100+ doors, this video will teach you how to approach banks like a pro — and walk away with the funding to make it happen.
👉 Don’t wait until you have a deal under contract. The smartest investors start building their financing relationships before they need them.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:27 Importance of Bank Financing
01:46 Differences Between Commercial and Residential Loans
04:58 Finding the Right Lender
08:47 Building Relationships with Lenders
12:09 Questions to Ask Your Lender
21:16 Submitting Your Deal to the Bank
23:34 Final Recap and Action Steps