CBE Requirements

The Certified Bankability Expert (CBE) designation is awarded to individuals who meet the rigorous standards of expertise, integrity, and professional achievement in the field of income-producing property management. The following standards outline the requirements for certification.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants must demonstrate a history of ethical behavior and integrity in their professional and personal lives.
• Applicants are required to provide at least three professional references who can attest to their good moral character.

• Applicants must own or manage at least ten (10) properly structured income-producing properties.
• Properties must be verifiable and provide consistent income.
• Applicants must submit detailed property portfolios, including property addresses, income statements, and proof of ownership or management.

• Applicants must have a credit score of at least 700.
• Applicants are required to provide a recent credit report from a recognized credit reporting agency.
• The credit report must show no significant delinquencies, bankruptcies, or foreclosures within the past five years.