Totally get why you'd feel that way after your appraisal experience, but I'd say it's not always the case. Sometimes getting an appraisal upfront can ...

Totally relate to this. Had a client recently who was trying to finance a beach house rental—great numbers in summer, but winter was pretty much a gho...

Totally agree with this. Usually, lenders I've worked with suggest aiming for around 740+ to snag the best rates. But even getting above 700 can make ...