Read Before You Sign by William Bronchick
WilliamBronchick : Too many investors go to closing and sign documents without ever reading them, taking the word of the “professionals” involved in the closing. This is a huge mistake unless that professional is your lawyer, and he or she has read and understood the loan documents. Don’t presume that the lawyer you are paying represents you. Many banks have lawyers that represent them and charge that fee to the borrower. Mortgage brokers and lenders are not by their nature dishonest but there are enough shady characters that try to slip things by on borrowers. In some cases, it is a mistake by the lender or a miscommunication between the mortgage broker and the lender, both of which result in the borrower getting a different loan than what was promised. The most common things that are incorrect on a loan are: Prepayment Penalty The most common “hidden” clause is a prepayment penalty that the lender does not disclose or that was supposed to be omitted. The only wa...