As a mortgage broker it seems over the past few years that more people come to us at the 11th hour needing money at the last possible moment. I remember when I first started brokering and the amount of lead time that was available for most deals. Three to six weeks was a normal timeframe to get a deal packaged, approved and funded. These days it seems like three to six days is a normal timeframe for getting a deal funded and completed. Borrowers need money quickly and seem to have less time for wasting time. If you find yourself in this position, here are some things to keep in mind as you go out and hunt for money:
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