The Loan Stars Podcast is not just an informative source – it’s a powerful tool for our partners to enhance their expertise, grow their businesses, and strengthen client relationships. Presented in an easy-to-consume format, our podcast offers a flexible way for you to stay updated and continuously develop your skills, whether you’re commuting to a meeting or between calls. Some episodes will also covers current economic trends and their affect on business financing, keeping you ahead of market shifts and empowering you to make informed recommendations.
Ep 3 Part 1: Smart Marketing with Oz Konar
In the first part of this two part episode of The Loan Stars Podcast, hosted by Celeste Deal-Maunoir from ARF Financial, guest speaker Oz Konar, founder of Business Lending Blueprint, shares invaluable insights for new loan brokers. Konar discusses his journey from college to establishing a successful training program that has transformed individuals into profitable business loan brokers. The conversation covers essential strategies for building a pipeline, common rookie mistakes, the importance of urgency and trust-building, and effective networking techniques. The episode also emphasizes the significance of taking action and offers practical advice for newcomers to thrive in the business financing space.
Episode 1
The Affiliate Advantage: Partnering with ARF Financial for Success
In the first episode of The Loan Stars Podcast, host Celeste Deal-Manouir, Chief Sales Officer at ARF Financial, discusses the benefits and opportunities of partnering with ARF Financial. Celeste is joined by lending experts Vincent Lam, Keith Kohler, and Mike Spitalney, who share their experiences and success stories in securing financing for small businesses through ARF.
Episode 2
Know Your Lender. Know Your Customer: A Conversation with Jared Weitz
Episode 2, hosted by Celeste Deal-Maunoir and Noel Joseph from ARF Financial, features an insightful conversation with Jared Weitz, CEO of United Capital Source. This episode delves into Jared’s journey of founding UCS in 2011 and growing it to facilitate over a billion dollars in funding for small and mid-sized businesses. Jared discusses the importance of offering multiple funding options, solid relationships, and having a robust lead generation process. He also shares advice for newer agents, the value of strategic partnerships, and lessons learned from early challenges and successes. Jared emphasizes integrity, company culture, and mission as keys to building a sustainable business.
Episode 3 Pt 1
Part 1: Smart Marketing with Oz Konar
In the first part of this two part episode of The Loan Stars Podcast, hosted by Celeste Deal-Maunoir from ARF Financial, guest speaker Oz Konar, founder of Business Lending Blueprint, shares invaluable insights for new loan brokers. Konar discusses his journey from college to establishing a successful training program that has transformed individuals into profitable business loan brokers. The conversation covers essential strategies for building a pipeline, common rookie mistakes, the importance of urgency and trust-building, and effective networking techniques. The episode also emphasizes the significance of taking action and offers practical advice for newcomers to thrive in the business financing space.
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Partnership Has Its Rewards
Better Loan Products
Why become a partner? For starters, to gain access to our industry-leading loan products. Our revolving lines of credit are ideal for your clients and even have an interest-only component. Plus, our average loan size is six times larger with terms over 3 times longer than a merchant cash advance! Larger loan amounts and longer terms mean higher commissions for you, and affordable payments for your clients.
Higher Commissions
The program doesn’t stop there. You can earn an industry-leading 8% commission on your funded deals, plus another 8% commissions for 24 months on residual fundings from those deals when they draw from their revolving line or refinance with cash out. Unlike other programs that might have hidden fees, our straightforward and transparent commission structure ensures you receive the maximum earnings.
Recruiting Opportunities
Loan Stars can recruit their own network of Loan Stars. Loan Stars Network Leaders will earn a 1% override on all downstream fundings generated by their recruits added to the program during the 2024 calendar year for a period of 24 months (from the date of the downstream partner’s validation). Even better, each time you sign up 50 new Loan Stars in your network you’ll receive a $2,500 bonus. That’s the power of partnership!
Capital Connections
Capital Connections is the go-to resource for our Loan Star Partners. From the latest promotions and webinar schedules to product updates and success stories, Capital Connections covers it all. Read about prospecting tips, underwriting changes, and learn from success stories shared by fellow partners. Capital Connections also keeps you updated on critical industry news, including regulatory changes and how we’re adapting to them.
Not a Loan Star Yet? This is What Makes ARF Financial Different.
Since 2001, ARF has helped thousands of business owners secure over a $1.5 billion dollars in loan proceeds! The financing we provide is a true bank loan not a merchant cash advance, which means loan amounts are larger, rates are lower, payments are fixed, terms are longer and the interest paid is tax deductible. Through exclusive relationships with community banks across the country, your clients can access customizable loan products perfect for growth projects or unexpected expenses. Your clients will receive the funds quickly, with fixed terms and affordable payments that won’t increase as revenue grows, keeping their cash flow stable.
Our Unique Loan Products
BANKROLL – Revolving Line of Credit
Businesses are always evolving. Wouldn’t it be great to have a financial product flexible enough to evolve with it? Our new BANKROLL Revolving Line of Credit provides loan approvals up to $1 million, a fixed loan term up to 36 months, and a fixed weekly payment – plus the flexibility of unlimited draws and partial principal paydowns for up to a year!
Interest-Only Bankroll Revolving Line of Credit
Exclusive new product just released: Think of it as Bankroll on steroids. This product works just like our current Bankroll Revolving Line of Credit with the added benefit of interest-only payments for up to a year! This amazing new product also pays 4% upfront and 4% over 12 months, just like our Bankroll Revolver.