[charlesdm]

Isn't disclosing a normal thing to do?

If I say, I can try and help you get financing through my network, and if we put together a deal, I'd like a small commission (2-3-4% success fee), that seems entirely fair. Obviously laws differ based on the country, but I don't see anything being wrong with that if you're being transparant with both parties.

This is very, very common in the traditional business world.