If so, Id recommend shopping with at least 3 lenders/brokers with at least one of them being a broker (brokers typically have better rates).

The property listing function is really strong, a one stop shop. 

Hi Melvin,Origination charges = 0 [Covered completely with lender credits]Services you cannot shop for = 2725 [This is the VA funding Fee]Services you can shop for AKA title work = 1723Total Loan Costs A+B+C = 4448Taxes and government fees = 3279 & G Prepaids and initial Escrow at closing = 10007Total cost including escrow = 14455

Any advice for shopping for lenders is much appreciated!

I've spent a lot of time dining and shopping there. 

The trouble I am having is there is no comps to look at in the immediate area, so I just took some comps that were miles away up further north, and subtracted a little bit since the area was located near more desirable restaurants and shopping. 

I also have experience with retail, both my wife and I started and used to run a clothing shop while we both were busy (me with my company and she with a corporate job), for around 5 years before we decided to sell it.

Work with someone that has access to Minoan or HostGPO, and shop at HomeGoods, Tj Maxx, HomeSense, and Ikea.

For example like shopping around for insurance or evaluating the portfolio between cash value and replacement cost insurance.

I see buyers getting surprised by this often when buying older buildings.The more time you give an agent to quote the better the chances of getting a competitive rate - a lot of buyers start calling agents when they are going to close and want it NOW NOW NOW> you will pay more this way.Give the insurance agent a week or two to shop the rate and get the agent accurate documentation proving the age of updates to the roof, electrical, plumbing, hvac, etc and good photos of the property to allow them to sell the property to underwriting.A lot of people don't realize two sales are made for an insurance policy - one to underwriting and one to the person buying the policy.