Deadline pressure. Document overload. Everything's okay...until it isn't. Real estate transactions fall through daily: They just slip through the cracks quietly. Sometimes it's a missed clause, sometimes a delayed approval, sometimes it's something that nobody else thought would become an issue later. The Myth: Mortgage Lawyers Are Just for Formalities Many assume mortgage lawyers step in at the final stage. Sign papers. Close the deal. Move on. That version feels convenient.