Commercial Loan Refinancing: Hidden Fees and Documentation Withheld
A borrower paid $34K in appraisal and environmental study fees during commercial loan refinancing, then had documentation withheld until close and faced undisclosed conditions. Reflects structural opacity in commercial lending that leaves borrowers with no leverage.
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