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BUYERS GUIDE TO A REAL ESTATE CLOSING
At the time of closing, you will close on the purchase of the real
estate and on the mortgage loan to buy the real estate. Some
documents are common to many closings and other documents are unique
to a particular closing. In either case, it is best to, read before
you sign.
Here are some of the most common documents:
- Truth in
Lending Statement – this document discloses the interest
rate, annual percentage rate, amount financed and the total cost
of the loan over its life.
- Itemization of
amount financed – summarizes the finance costs, i.e. points
- Monthly
payment letter – you monthly payment into principal,
interest, taxes, insurance and other monthly escrows
- Note –
document for borrowing the money and your personal guarantee to
pay it back
- Mortgage –
puts a lien on the house as security for the loan
- HUD Form
1/Disclosure/Settlement Statement – settlement costs and
amounts
- Warranty Deed
– transfers the title of property
- Pro-ration
agreements - document which determines how the seller and
buyer divide the costs of property taxes, homeowners association
fees etc for the month the sale takes place in
- Tax and
Utility Receipts – various city and state receipts
acknowledging what is being paid by the seller and by the buyer
- Name affidavit
– certifying you are who you say you are
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Acknowledgement of Reports - buyer acknowledges they have
seen all the reports on the property
- Search or
Abstract of Title – listing of every recording of the
property
- Closing Costs
– your attorney will inform you of the total costs you will be
responsible for at closing and will require the funds in a
certified check.
If you would like more
information, please contact us at 973-376-8300 or email us at
Info@TRGHome.com.
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