Without permits, home should be sold at discount

Story date: 2007-09-10 08:19:00
Added on: 2007-09-11 01:00:18

Boston Online - Several years ago I refinanced my home through a mortgage broker recommended by a friend. He repeatedly assured me there would be no prepayment penalty. When I sold my home in March 2007, I was charged a $20,000 prepayment penalty. I contacted the ...


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