However, many lenders offer only the 7A, so you'll have to shop around.

When I shop for new vendors, I pick who I like the most and has the best reputation, not who bids the cheapest.

I have about 20 options we can shop for you if you like. 

You only need 1 preapproval, then can shop lenders when you go under contract.2a) Yes, just make sure your agent is licensed in all the jurisdictions.

I would use an experienced broker who can shop around and help you compare best terms on a National basis.

Owners shop fees in the beginning, but once you're seasoned, you realize fees are usually about the same, and it's really process, procedure, culture, and communication that you're hiring. 

You find this out by talking to people, speaking with past residents, people in the industry, or mystery shopping the property.Using technology to pull in data so you don't have to manually type it in, is helpful, but other than that, I would not trust automation. 

If you ever want to talk shop around the Boise markert let us know!

Loads of information on the forums and BP tools for you to expand your knowledge or find just about anything.I am on the lending side of things and am always happy to talk shop with investors looking to learn more about financing options out there, even if not in my resource pool.

Therefore, your agent isn't doing anything uncommon.You can always shop around to see if you can find someone who will work by a commission percentage.