Consider the loan officer's own track record. A loan officer with a strong history of clean files might get more leeway to push an exception through underwriting. Their personal credibility with the approver can sometimes tip the scales.

Used to think steam mops were totally safe for any floor. That comment about water in the seams really makes sense though. Guess I was wrong about how often you can use them.

Man, that's so cool. I always wonder who played with something that old, like what games they had over the centuries. Must be amazing to see the pieces up close, the carving and everything.