It has no intrinsic value outside of some small manufacturing so who's to say it's really worth $1,700 an ounce or closer to $3 a pound like the dirt in my backyard?

I can however predict that there will be more, and they will be priced lower, pound for pound that is.Do note that when I say priced lower, I don't necessarily mean priced more favorably.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. 

So what's your solution- Start pounding the pavement for $.

Depending on your banking relationship, if the bank feels like it is otherwise adequately collateralized, you have a shot at getting your guaranty released or capped, but my guess is they will want a pound of flesh substituted from somewhere.

Towing capacity on a F150 pickup starts at 5500 pounds.

We'll certainly be using an attorney.Question: Where is it specified that the borrower can take out their pound of flesh as long as the blanket loaner's security interest remains in tact in relation to the original LTC?

Ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure.

The kitchen cabinets alone are worth more in added value.I protested the appraisal but mortgage company told me to pound sand.

You can't just go outside and yell 'gimme cheap moneyyyyyyyyy' you're going to have to pound pavement and people are going to have to know you and trust your knowledge, work ethic, and strategy.