Closing Assist Basics
Key Documents and Procedures
Timelines and Deadlines
Roles and Responsibilities
Common Issues and Resolutions
100

This is the initial step in the Closing Assist process.

What is submitting a Closing Assist request?

100

This document stipulates the final terms of the loan and is essential for closing.

 What is the closing disclosure?

100

The number of business days before the closing date by which the closing disclosure must be delivered to the borrower.

What is three business days?

100

This person reviews the funding request to ensure all conditions are met before disbursing the loan.

 Who is the funder/closer?

100

This common issue occurs when there are discrepancies between the loan estimate and the closing disclosure.

What is a tolerance violation?

200

This document must be reviewed and approved by the underwriter during the process.

What is the closing disclosure?

200

This process involves ensuring all conditions are met before the loan can close.

What is the pre-closing review?

200

The time frame within which the final loan documents should be submitted for review to avoid delays.  

What is at least 24 hours before the closing date?

200

This team verifies that all documents are complete and correct before the loan is funded.

Who are the closing team?

200

The appropriate action to take if the borrower identifies an error in the closing disclosure.

What is to notify the closing coordinator immediately?

300

This individual is responsible for coordinating the final closing date.

 Who is the closing coordinator?

300

This person is responsible for ensuring all necessary documents are signed at closing.

Who is the notary public?

300

The period within which the borrower must review and sign the closing disclosure to proceed.

What is three days before the closing date?

300

This individual ensures that the title is clear and that the property can be legally transferred.

Who is the title agent?

300

This occurs when the borrower's final walkthrough reveals issues with the property that were not previously disclosed.

What is to address the issues with the seller or through the closing team?