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What Is a Closing Disclosure?

The Short Answer

The Closing Disclosure lists the loan terms, payments and closing costs to review before you sign. For covered mortgages, it must generally be received at least three business days before closing. Compare it with the latest Loan Estimate and ask about differences.

Compare the final details with your latest Loan Estimate and ask about differences before signing.

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A review period applies to covered loans.

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Read the terms and raise questions.

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Where are you with the Closing Disclosure?

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I am waiting for it

Ask when and how you should receive the form. For covered mortgages, a review period generally applies before closing.

  1. Confirm delivery method

    Confirm the delivery method and how you will know the form is available.

  2. Ask when it should arrive

    Ask when you should receive it. For covered mortgages, it generally must be received at least three business days before closing.

  3. Keep the latest Loan Estimate ready

    Keep your latest Loan Estimate ready so you can compare the terms and amounts.

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I received it

Use the form to check terms, payment and cash needed. Do not sign only because an appointment is scheduled.

  1. Compare loan terms and costs

    Compare the loan terms, payment and costs with the latest Loan Estimate and your understanding.

  2. Check cash to close and credits

    Check the cash needed, deposits and allowed credits. Ask how unfamiliar amounts were calculated.

  3. Ask about unfamiliar changes

    Raise questions with the lender or closing agent before signing. The form is not a substitute for understanding the agreement.

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Something changed

Tell the lender or closing agent about the concern. Not every correction has the same timing effect.

  1. Contact the lender or closing agent

    Contact the lender or closing agent and describe the difference. Do not silently assume it is correct.

  2. Ask which corrected document is needed

    Ask which corrected document is needed and what the change means for the loan terms or money due.

  3. Confirm whether timing is affected

    Confirm whether the required review timing is affected. Not every correction restarts the period.

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The Closing Disclosure lists the loan terms, payments and closing costs to review before you sign. For covered mortgages, it must generally be received at least three business days before closing. Compare it with the latest Loan Estimate and ask about differences.

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The loan program, lender, property and complete application can affect what happens next. This is educational guidance, not a loan approval or promise.

What does this connect to?

Use the Loan Estimate to separate the payment, fees and money needed at closing. Compare those amounts rather than relying on one quoted rate.

What could affect the next step?

A new account, payment or payoff can affect the review and the cash you need. Ask the lender before major financial changes and disclose new obligations.

What should I check next?

Your purchase deposit follows the contract and its deadlines. Check how it will be credited and when it could be at risk.

A few good questions

Does every loan use a Closing Disclosure?

No. This form and its timing rules apply to covered mortgages. Ask which disclosures apply to your loan.

Is the form received only at the signing appointment?

For covered mortgages, it generally must be received at least three business days before closing.

Does every correction restart the waiting period?

No. Different changes have different effects. Ask the lender or closing agent which timing rules apply.

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