As the financial lending market grows, and there are more opportunities for consumers to finance homes across America, there seems to be more crooked, lying, and cheating lenders, mortgage brokers, home appraisers, and home improvement contractors who will pull every trick in the book just to cheat you of your money!

The following 9 points are things a financial predator might do to cheat you blindly. You need to look for any of these hot points when considering buying, refinancing, and even selling a home. Although there are many honest, hard working people in the real estate industry, there are always those you must steer clear of so you don't lose all the equity in your home, are robbed blindly of your money, or forced into foreclosure or bankruptcy!

These have been very serious issues that have become evident in the financial lending market among those uneducated in real estate and sometimes just over-trusting consumers. These predators will go for anyone who will listen to there lies and not do their own research. Always do your research and become educated before making any decisions! There are honest professionals that can help you and avoid pitfalls, or worse