http://www.businessfundingsecrets.co...iligence-fees/

http://www.tritoncapitaladvisory.com...ential-lender/

These are a couple of links, addressing the purpose of DD fees in commercial Lending. Legality is not even mentioned. If it is agreed upon and everything clearly explained in writing, I do not think it is illegal. The reason I'm choosing to not to do it is risking alienating some potential clients and potential negative word of mouth. I do get the reason why larger commercial Lenders and Commercial RE people do it though and was pondering doing the same. It is more suited for larger dollar amounts and deals that take months to come to fruition.

**It is also more interesting than another stacking discussion***