About Hera Education
At HERA Education, our mission is simple: to give driven professionals the tools, knowledge, and direct career opportunities to succeed in the world of private lending.
Our flagship Private Lending Broker Course is a self-paced, online certification program designed specifically for professionals in the real estate ecosystem—whether you're an agent, developer, investor, broker, or lender.
We don’t just teach you the business. We give you the opportunity to become a part of it.
What Is the PLB Course?
The Private Lending Broker Course is a structured 36-hour online program designed to turn real estate professionals into fully equipped private lending brokers. This course breaks down the lending world into simple, actionable steps—so you can start sourcing and closing deals for real capital.
You’ll learn how to:
Understand loan structures like Fix & Flip, Ground-Up Construction, and DSCR
Navigate private lending regulations, underwriting, and risk assessment
Build a capital pipeline and broker deals effectively
Speak confidently with lenders, borrowers, and institutional investors
And you’ll do it on your own time, with:
2 hours of pre-lecture reading
2 hours of video content per module
2 hours of practical application through exercises, worksheets, and real case studies
Who is This For?
We created this course for anyone looking to level up their career in real estate, including:
Licensed real estate agents and brokers
Developers, flippers, and investors
Mortgage professionals or aspiring lenders
Anyone looking for a career in alternative lending
What You’ll Get After Completion
By the end of the Private Lending Broker Course, you'll walk away with:
A Certificate of Completion
A guaranteed job offer with HERA Lending, contingent on successful completion
Real-world skills, confidence, and the ability to close private lending deals
A path to earn substantial commissions in an untapped, high-demand industry
About the Instructors
Hera Education is led by two instructors with deep experience in both education and industry. Marcos Medeiros is a university professor at UVA, with a background in finance and years of teaching at the college level. Hector Castro is an executive at one of the largest private lending firms in South Florida (Hera Lending), bringing firsthand insight into the world of business and investment.
Together, they combine academic excellence with real-world knowledge to deliver courses that are not only informative, but genuinely useful. Their goal is simple: to teach in a way that actually makes a difference.
