Real Estate Closing FAQs

Learn About the Real Estate Closing Process

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Learn About the Real Estate Closing Process

What Does the TRID Rule Mean to Home Buyers?

What is Title Insurance?

What Are Closing Costs?

What is Equity?

What Are Real Estate Commissions?

What is an Appraisal?

What Does the Closing Meeting Involve for the Seller?

What Does the Closing Process Involve When I Sell?

What Are Discount Points?

What is an Escrow Account? Do I Need One?

What Steps Need to be Taken to Secure a Loan?

Can I Pay Off My Loan Ahead of Schedule?

What is Earnest Money and How Much of It Should I Set Aside?

Do I Need a Lawyer to Buy a Home?

How Are Pre-Qualifying and Pre-Approval Different?

What is a Good Faith Estimate and How Does It Help Me?

What Do I Get at Closing?

What is PMI?

What is Mortgage Insurance?

What Costs or Fees Are Associated with Loan Origination?

What Should I Look Out For During The Final Walk-Through?

What Makes Up Closing Costs?

What Can I Expect to Happen on Closing Day?

What Will I Be Taking Home With Me After My Closing?

How Long Does a Closing Take?

How Much Are Closing Costs and Who Pays For What?

What is Title Insurance and Why Do I Need It?

When Do I Get My Deed or Owner's Policy?

What Part of the Purchase Agreement is Most Important?

Who Gets to Choose the Closing Date?

What Is An eClosing and How Does It Work?

What Are the Different Ways to Hold Title Insurance?

What Should I Look for in a Title Company?