Refinancing... an I do the appraisal first?

[Emil Heintzinger]

I am in PA. I am trying to refii a couple of SFH's. I have done this before...went through the whole process, credit check and all only to be SUPER lowballed on the appraisal. Is there anyone who will do the appraisal first. I hate having my credit hit for no reason. I have worked very hard to get it where it is. Thoughts?

[Paul Defngin]

You will need to have an application first for your lender to order an appraisal. 

You should have an idea of what properties in your neighborhood is selling for before you start.  And if you don’t I would do a bit more research on that first before proceeding. You want to be conservative as possible.