HMLs like myself won't lend on a primary residence.  

And if my client did not ask me to lend them money I would never have even known about it..

The banks would need to pay that rate to keep deposits going into the bank and remain profitable by lending money out at higher rates.Some non-bank lenders might hold out for longer periods of time but the rates might be 100 to 150 basis points higher on the rate.

Since finding this site just days ago we've learned a lot about commercial lending and portfolio lenders. 

Inspector: to confirm the condition of the house.Insurance provider: where to go for getting proper coverage and get competitive ratesMortgage Broker – I am not sure if they lend to overseas investor?

LO will then schedule an appraisal, where someone will come and appraise the home to make sure they can lend you the amount needed.

Investment lending will likely require 25% down if you are not occupying unit.

From my perspective just in general patch of land is focused on RE and has built up some knowledge of the RE sector where as far as I know Lending up is much more broad and focused on lending in general.

Jane, he is not talking about lending to himself from his retirement account as an investment (that would not be allowed), but rather taking a participant loan from his 401k.

Work for a bank to learn the lending side.