Concerned of being scammed by loan company (BeneFund)

[Austin Miller]

Has anyone ever heard of or used this company, BeneFund Private Lending, they were recommend to me by someone on this website and at first they seemed legitimate but now I'm having concerns.  They want me to pay a $1,250 appraisal fee directly to them which seems concerning considering it is way too expensive and i think i should be paying the appraisal company. Anyone that has heard of them or worked with them would be very helpful, Thank you.