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Your Rights And Rules For Closing Disclosures

http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/c4zjblw1fb?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 The Closing Disclosure documents the actual terms of your loan transaction. You should receive it no later than 3 business days before consummation. It must be in writing - paper...

Understanding Loan Estimate Comparisons

http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/crrl8iuf6o?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Page 3 of your Loan Estimate includes measures to help you compare loans. “In X Years” shows the total amount you will have paid in that time, and the dollar amount applied to...

Calculating Your Cash To Close

http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/0bpzpaxjs2?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Page 2 of the Loan Estimate provides the current ESTIMATED cash to close. Some costs will stay the same between estimate and closing. Some will change. A - Origination Charges -...

Understanding Your Loan Estimate: Other Costs

http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/fxuvmz0kbv?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Real estate transactions require taxes, certain pre-payments, and escrow funding. Recording fees are charged by government agencies for keeping legal ownership records, while...

Understanding Your Loan Estimate: Services You CAN Shop For

http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/q57eh7h7dh?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 These costs are paid to outside parties and YOU are free to shop and compare providers for a variety of services. These might include pest inspection, or  a survey to verify...

Understanding Your Loan Estimate: Services You Cannot Shop For

http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/1opeaw6p7o?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 These costs are paid to outside parties, not the lender, but you don’t get to choose them. They may include: appraisal, which puts a value on your property on the lender’s behalf...