You are on weak ground.

Probably their biggest weakness is that they don't have a lot of volume.

, which is indicative of either the broker having  no idea of what an appraisal entails and how it relates to the subject property or the mortgage broker is so weak that he is afraid to educate the borrower as to the reality of obtaining commercial loans without appraisals.

Their coaching was lack luster and their training was weak.

If it appears they have moved improperly, it might be a good idea to get the assistance of a lawyer.Unfortunately, you have learned the hard way the biggest weakness of condos and townhomes for investing: The HOA board can dismantle your investment returns with a simple vote.

Its possible she sees some kind of weakness there for her to exploit and is testing the waters of what she can get. 

When we've bought property, if the seller is unrepresented or if they have a weak agent...we pretty much fleece them (sorry, I have a duty to our investors and our customers).

In the last years seller financing has become a very rare thing - bank money is so cheap, that only very weak buyers will prefer it and to buy often times a less than great deal.Step one would be in my book find a local commercial broker who is willing to represent you.

I think they do a decent job on working a loan, every company has its strengths and weaknesses but I would not disqualify a company because it’s portal is awful as long as it provides me a snap shot or updates on a loan.

They are easy to put together but the finish is a bit weak.