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What's Happening at the Closing?
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Tuesday June 3rd, 2008 / Modified: 08/12/08
Are you wondering what to expect at the closing of your home loan?The following list will help enlighten you on what might transpire:
GOING OVER AND SIGNING OF THE LOAN PAPERS:
Some of the papers that you will review and signed will be the mortgage, note affidavits, truth-in-lending statements, closing costs and escrow statement that will review how much in real estate taxes and insurance escrows.
EXCHANGE LOAN PAPERS:
In most cases, the seller will provide several documents for your inspection to verify that they are correct:
- Property survey
- The deed
- Insurance certificate
- Co-op assessment full-payment certificate
- The bill of sale
- Possibly termite, radon, lead paint inspection. Utility bills
DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS:
- Cashier checks, certified checks or wire transfers – no personal checks
- The seller, the seller's lender, the brokers, the title company and attorneys are paid
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