Can a power of attorney be used to buy a house or sign a mortgage?

A power of attorney can be used to buy a house or sign mortgage documents when the buyer can't be physically present, as long as it is properly drafted for real estate use, specifically authorizes the transaction, and is accepted by the lender and the closing attorney ahead of time. Some lenders have their own requirements for how the document must be worded. Brian Beatty can flag this early so a buyer's attorney has time to prepare the paperwork before closing.