Steps to Closing on a Home
The escrow holder makes sure that the terms and conditions of the agreement between the sellers and the buyers are reached in preparation of the sale being finalized.
Escrow holders collect the following legal documents:
Closing on the home happens when the steps of the escrow are finished. At this time, all payments and fees for inspections, title insurance and real estate commissions are paid out. Title to the home is then given to you as buyer and related title insurance is issued as outlined in the escrow policy.
The escrow agent receives a payment when the closing is complete. You'll know when it's time to submit the form of payment.
The Escrow Holder Will:
- Prepare escrow guidelines
- Request title inquiry
- Meet the bank's guidelines as noted in the escrow agreement
- Accept funds from the buyer
- Prorate insurance, tax, interest and other payments according to instructions
- Record deeds and other paperwork as instructed
- Request title insurance policy
- Close escrow when all instructions of seller and buyer have been finished
- Disburse monies and finish instructions
The Escrow Holder Will Not:
- Give advice - the escrow agent must maintain a neutral, third-party status
- Offer opinions about future tax estimations
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Mortgage Escrow Account
Creating a Mortgage Escrow Account helps keep track of on-going expenses while there's a loan on your house. Usually, the home buyer makes a payment at closing and also makes regular deposits through their monthly mortgage payment to fund the Escrow Account.
This is a simple outline of the escrow process. Your individual process may be different based on your lender and your escrow agent.
