The reasons it is done that way are numerous, but some are "to clear title" and to meet statutory obligations set by the state.I'd want to know if there is a material "defect" in the property that caused it to not close when it was "pending".

I have 1 class C building that my personality cannot deal with so I have a manager that specializes in this product class that does it for me, while the majority of my 16 properties are class A and B properties and those I personally self manage.Knowing the reason why may be a better way of pointing you to the right person or answering the question.

A HELOC isn't a GSE product. 

I am a product manager in San Francisco. 5 years ago a friend helped me buy two investment properties ( which are currently rented) near Austin, TX.

trying to play the assignment game with this super low end stuff seems to me to be pretty risky and non productive.. you will have all sorts of bottom feeders who will probably try to go right around you if you don't own them.

Especially considering that little amount doubles the length of  your 'til death, I mean muerte, I mean mortgage.The range between a 30 and a 15 varies but most of the time the spread is about .50% but like you said it can narrow when the 30 year bond is selling better (higher bond price, rates down) relative to the 15 year bond for 15 year fixed products (lower price, higher rates for 15 year)

I've been following the Miracle Morning for several weeks now and it has greatly increased my productivity and improved my mood throughout the day. 

I want to believe that the two models might still be compatible ex an AirBnB that provides breakfasts with hyper-local products. 

Residential loan products are for individuals, not business entities.

@Tarik Nabi & @Frank ChinThere are several products in the market place.