Let me explain, once you have a full application you can lock a rate. With a purcahse some like to see the contract of sale. I'm a Direct Lender, no lenders require an appraisal to lock on a purchase - which is in your case. If it's a refinance I understand in today's market you would want to have the appraisal to see if the value is there. You can call the appraiser to do a comp search to see if the value is there. If not I would wait for the appraisal to come in. Some brokers do that so they can raise the rate later on. They know that once you've paid $350 for an appraisal the client will stop shopping.
Now they hear the Feds cut the rate by half a point. Everyone is going to call and ask for half a point less what you quote them.........They simply dont understand RATE RATE RATE.........
You shouldn't have a problem renting it out. If you apply for a mortgage for a new primary you will have to show proof of your rental income. They will use 75% of the rental income.
Rate Sheets for Zillow
Reply