Savings Calculator
The Savings Calculator compares commercial mortgage brokerage costs under different fee models — upfront fees, retainers, and success fees — across deal sizes and volumes. It shows when a pay-on-close model is cheaper than paying before funding.
What it does
- Side-by-side annual fee estimates across fee models at an example deal volume
- Success-fee framing: pay when the loan closes rather than before it funds
- Adjustable deal size and volume so the comparison matches your actual pipeline
- Run the numbers first. Engage only if they work for you
Frequently Asked Questions
What fee models does it compare?
It compares the common commercial brokerage structures: upfront/engagement fees, ongoing retainers, and success fees paid at closing. Set deal size and how many you close per year — the gap adds up.
Why does fee timing matter, not just the fee amount?
Because a fee paid before funding is a sunk cost even if the loan never closes, while a success fee is only owed when the financing actually happens. At the same headline percentage, pay-on-close pricing carries less risk for the borrower — the calculator makes that timing difference concrete.
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