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CLBA Team Discusses Upcoming 2026 Conference & Expo Education and Networking Opportunities.
Our very own Scottie DiBerardinis and Leah Waldrop with the Commercial Loan Broker Association sat down to discuss education and networking opportunities at the upcoming conference and expo. From the Women in Commercial Lending Brunch and the Monday Night Football...
Terry Luker Chats State of Lending with CLBA Member – Chris Peebles of K2 Capital
A new episode of DealTalk | For Commercial Brokers and Lenders has just dropped! The July 2026 episode of the DealTalk podcast features a candid conversation between our very own Terry Luker and the owner of K2 Capital, Chris Peebles. Luker and Peebles discuss the...
WHO’S READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?
đ We're bringing the networking into overtime at this year's Commercial Loan Broker Association Conference and Expo!New for CLBA 2026, join us for the official Monday Night Football After Party immediately following the Opening Night Networking Reception.Stay at the...
2026 CLBA Awards Nominations Are Now Open!
Our annual CLBA Awards were created to celebrate excellence in the commercial lending industry by recognizing outstanding brokers and partners who are making a meaningful impact. Submit your nominations for the following categories starting today thru October 18th....
Upcoming Training Opportunity
Ready to join the ranks of top-performing commercial loan brokers? The TCLBA Commercial Loan Broker Mastery Course is designed to equip you with the knowledge, strategies, and confidence to build a successful brokerage. Whether you're new to the industry or ready to...
June 2026 DealTalk: Mastering the Pitch: The Anatomy Of a Perfect Deal Presentation
âItâs about learning the basics â blocking and tackling.â â Terry Luker On the latest episode of the DealTalk podcast, DealTalk hosts and CLBA co-founders, Terry Luker and Jeff Luker, discuss the anatomy of deal presentation. Did you know that being a Commercial Loan...
CLBA 2026 Breakout Session Line Up Announced
The wait is over! The full Breakout Session lineup for CLBA 2026 is officially LIVE. We aren't just talking about high-level theories. This year, our sessions are built to give you concrete frameworks, real-world case studies, and templates you can implement the...
TCLBA Graduate Testimonial: Meet Autumn Perry of Wild Elm Advisors!
âOne of the things I really appreciate about The Academy is that you are learning from people who are actually loan brokers and that makes a huge difference! You want to learn from somebody who has actually walked the walk and talked the talk â not someone who is just...
CLBA 2026 ANNOUNCES FEATURED SBA SPEAKER
THE CLBA HAS A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTÂ FOR THEIR 2026 CONFERENCE & EXPO! Just Announced: U.S. SBA Expert to Deliver a Featured Presentation at CLBA 2026 We're excited to welcome Eric Armacost, Lead Lending Relations Specialist and District International Trade Officer...
DEALTALK MAY 2026: WHY BROKERS NEED A COMMUNITY
Join CLBA Executive Director, Cristina Darr, and CLBA Operations and Experience Manager, Jenna Seidel, for the May 2026 episode of DealTalk! Listen in as they chat about the importance of commercial lending brokers having a community. Glean valuable information for...
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