I am in the process of refinancing my primary residence, and the appraisal was ordered and completed prior to sending to underwriting.

You can go online to homepath.com, those are foreclosed houses that have low down financing.

Some of the property tax collectors records online don't show the 2013 price.

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I've read online that on average your assignment fee should be 15-20% of the potential PROFIT, obviously it varies and there are exceptions, but is this accurate?

I need some direction with where to go with all this information l gathered from various sites online.

The same goes for potential buyers and sellers, they're doing their research online prior to going to an office.

We email the application and do the credit/background check online.

When I refinanced I paid the total remaining of $35,200 to the seller, first settling the existing mortgage and the remaining goes to the seller.

This information is readily available for you as a plan participant, it could be posted on your online account but if not call your provider.Loans if allowed are the best way to go, it's tax free $$ (unless you default) where as a Hardship withdrawal has tax consequences depending on your individual tax situation.