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Broker Says Clear to Close, Title Says Hold My ALTA

4 days ago

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Broker: We're clear to close Title: Send revised ALTA, new legal, and 14 tenant estoppels Lender: Rerunning DSCR because an $87 mop hit the T-12 😂 Me: Re-underwriting at 11:59pm while the client asks if TI is expensable 🫠

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