CONFUSED ABOUT LOANS THAT DON'T FIT THE BOX

"Still, it's great when someone actually listens and tries to make things work..."

This is spot-on. Refinanced last year as a freelancer, and the big banks wouldn't even look twice at my paperwork—too messy for their liking. Ended up with a smaller lender who actually took the time to understand my income flow. Sure, the rate was slightly higher, but honestly, peace of mind was worth it. Just gotta crunch your numbers carefully and trust your gut...