Lenders have armies of lawyers to draw up documents to protect their interests. In order to protect your own, you have one fundamental, absolute advantage. You have the ability to take your business anywhere you want - even if you have already filled out an application with a mortgage company!
The following list is by no means exhaustive, but provides what I consider a good baseline of expectations you can have for your lender's service. If your lender doesn't measure up, consider exercising your right to move on.
