After spending 6 weeks attempting to fund our client, Yellowstone furnished an offer

3(yes 3) of us worked a deal that was for 8K- a mere 8k

worked it every day of the week-weekends and overnight

We got a contract from Yellowstone-signed by client with stips in late December - and it was eventually funded

We find out today that commission was paid to some other broker due to the 'timing' of our application

I received an apology from Yellowstone and and a very poor explanation - and a very unacceptable 'that's the way it does' response

Looking for feedback on how to remedy the wrong

we just worked too hard on this little deal to be pushed aside

any similar stories?