[header] How to become an independent mortgage broker [title] Research the role of a mortgage broker. [step] Before you decide to become an independent mortgage broker, its important that you fully understand the role and responsibilities of the position. There are two types of mortgage brokers: residential mortgage brokers and commercial mortgage brokers. 
Residential brokers work with individual home buyers to help them get funding from lenders for their mortgage. Commercial brokers work with companies, on commission, to help them fund mortgages for commercial spaces.