How to Get a CDA (Commission Disbursement Authorization)

A CDA tells the title company how to disburse your commission at closing. You need one for every transaction. Here's exactly how to get it.

Step-by-Step Process

1. Enter your transaction in the Super Portal All deal details (purchase price, commission amounts, close date) must be entered before a CDA can be generated.

2. Upload your compliance documents Required docs must be uploaded to the transaction in the Super Portal. Submit these at least 7 business days before your close date. Late submissions delay your CDA.

3. Change the transaction status to "Closing Report" This is the trigger. When you move the status to Closing Report, it notifies the accounting team to review your file and generate the CDA.

In the Super Portal, open your transaction
Change the status dropdown to Closing Report
Save

4. Accounting reviews and issues the CDA Once your docs are reviewed and approved, accounting generates the CDA and sends it to the title company directly. You do not need to send it yourself.

5. Confirm receipt with title A day or two before closing, confirm with your title contact that they received the CDA. This prevents last-minute delays at the closing table.

Common Issues

Problem	Fix
CDA not received by title	Confirm transaction status is set to Closing Report. Check that all docs are uploaded.
DA not showing up in Deals	Make sure the transaction is entered in the Super Portal, not just in FUB.
Commission amount looks wrong	Contact accounting before closing — do not wait until the closing table.
Bonus commission question	If the seller is paying a bonus above your written commission, contact your ASM before closing to confirm how it should be handled.

What's a DA vs a CDA?

These terms are used interchangeably at Bramlett. Both refer to the Commission Disbursement Authorization — the document authorizing the title company to pay your commission directly.

Who to Contact

Accounting questions: Submit a HelpScout ticket tagged for accounting
Compliance doc questions: Contact your ASM
Title company questions: Your title rep directly

If your close date is fewer than 7 days out and you haven't submitted docs yet, notify your ASM immediately.