For people with real experience in Bankers, Lenders, and Mortgage Brokers, what issues tend to appear after closing that buyers wish they had caught earlier? Inspections, systems, documents, insurance, and surprise costs all count.
It often helps to slow the process down and verify the basics before moving to the next step.
A good first step is to document everything clearly and compare a few options before committing.
In my experience, asking direct questions early saves a lot of time and reveals problems faster.
I would also check the hidden costs, because they usually matter more than people expect at the beginning.