Frustration pretty much sums up this post. I'm trying to buy a bigger exsisting building to expand my business into. And the local banker is dragging his heel's about the whole thing. Almost a month since applying for the loan and he hasn't even gotten the appraisal yet!!!!! Now mind you, my company works for the bank, and works for the the bank president/loan officer at his home. This is my home town, lived here almost 50yrs, I've got a college degree, good credit, and the amount I'm looking for is less than $50,000. I cannot for the life of me understand what the hold up is! I called to ask about it today and he mumbles something about waiting on apraisal company, state auditors/reviewers making it tough on them, and other B.S. I remember years ago dad would sign a loan for $250,000.00 to fill a barn with feeder cattle with just a signiture and a handshake!!!!!! Sorry for the long rant, just really frustrated.