Tips for Starving Commercial Mortgage Brokers Heres my advice:(From C Loans.com its a bit heavy on his site promotion,I have no affiliation, but good advice here regardless) 1. Stick to small commercial permanent loans. ... Borrowers can stay involved with their mortgage dealings by applying for a mortgage online. With traditional mortgages, lenders may not give out enough information, leaving the borrower practically in the dark throughout the whole process.