That being said, many mortgage brokers and mortgage bankers lend in multiple states.

You’re the banker.  

I know that doesn't specifically answer your question, but I truly hope it helps coming from an long-time, ex-banker.

It’s one of those situations where the fine print can really bite you if you're not careful.From what I read in the Wall Street Journal a while back, a lot of these deals tend to come down to relationships.. having a good banker who understands the value of your policy is key.

Between risky behavior of bankers and then the government not wanting to make a housing crisis worse, 15% down programs are the best we have right now. 10% down is still available for vacation / 2nd homes, but for the purposes of conventional investment loans - 10 down. 

Talk to a commercial banker. 

Beyond that, you're on your own unless you take the initiative to have someone help you and perhaps split the Assignments fee 50/50.As someone who has been in RE now 50 years as a licensed CA Broker an inactive mortgage banker  And have been a back room Vendor for some of the top trainers in the US.Anyone can take the course RE is not that complicated at the level you folks are working at.

Hi AJ, I'm on the other end with being a mortgage banker for past 20 years.  

The court awarded $200.00 less because the tenant had to eat out due to the lack of a range.

You should have an inner circle of people you trust like your Banker, Agent and rely on the inspector to do their job.I have closed on many homes for customers that they did not visit first for example they are living in California buying in Indiana, Ohio, Florida or New York buying in Vegas.