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Client Engagement Letter for Credit Intermediation Services

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities · NAICS 522 · Client Engagement Letter

A client engagement letter is essential for credit intermediaries—such as mortgage brokers, loan brokers, and commercial credit facilitators—to establish clear expectations before any work begins. This document outlines the specific services you will provide, your fee structure, and the regulatory environment governing your work. It helps prevent misunderstandings about your role as an intermediary, not a lender, and protects your business by documenting the agreed-upon terms. Use this draft to create a professional, industry-specific engagement letter that you can customize for each client.

When you need this document

• When a new client engages you to find or arrange a loan or credit facility.
• When you are acting as a mortgage broker and need to document your services and fees.
• When you are providing commercial loan placement services for a business.
• When you are working with a client on a consumer credit application and need to disclose your role and compensation.
• When you want to formalize the terms of a credit intermediation engagement before starting work.

What the generated draft includes

• Scope of services tailored to credit intermediation activities
• Fee structure and payment terms
• Regulatory compliance disclosures (e.g., TILA, RESPA, state licensing)
• Role of intermediary disclaimer (not a lender)
• Confidentiality and data privacy obligations
• Termination and dispute resolution clauses

Self-help document generator: you get a structured draft based on the facts you provide. It is not legal, tax, or financial advice; verify jurisdiction-specific rules before sending.