Is it normal for lenders to just drop fees if you push back, or did you just get lucky? I’m kinda nervous about missing something sneaky in the fine print...
Honestly, you’d be surprised how often those “random charges” can be negotiated down or even removed if you question them. I remember refinancing my own place a few years back—there was this doc prep fee that seemed totally bogus. I pushed back and, after a bit of awkward silence, they just waived it. Not every lender will budge, but it’s definitely not just luck. The fine print is where they hide the weird stuff, so don’t feel bad for asking a million questions. If a fee doesn’t make sense, it probably shouldn’t be there.
Totally agree—those fees can be weirdly flexible if you just ask. I’ve seen “processing” or “courier” fees disappear after a little pushback. Sometimes I wonder if they’re just testing to see who’s paying attention. Always worth a second look at the fine print.
Funny how those “miscellaneous” fees seem to pop up out of nowhere, right? I’ve had lenders try to tack on things like “document review” charges that magically vanish when you question them. It’s almost like they’re hoping you won’t notice. I always tell folks—don’t be shy about pushing back. The worst they can say is no, but more often than not, they’ll shave something off just to keep the deal moving. Reading the fine print isn’t glamorous, but it pays off.
I swear, those “processing” fees multiply like rabbits. Last time I refinanced, I found a $75 “courier fee” for documents they emailed me. I laughed and asked if the courier was a carrier pigeon. Has anyone actually managed to get ALL the fees waived, or is that just a pipe dream?
