Home Loan Closing FAQs
We have the answers to the most common loan closing questions.
Have questions about the loan closing process?
We have answers. Please feel free to reach out directly to our loan officers if you have further questions. We look forward to hearing from you!
What is a closing disclosure?
This is a document required by lenders that provides final details about your mortgage. It needs to include your loan terms, projected monthly payments, and how much you'll pay in fees and other closing costs. Here's a blog that can tell you more about closing disclosures.
Do I need an attorney or anyone else to represent me when closing on a mortgage?
Depending on state laws, you do not need to have a lawyer present, but you may certainly choose to have one present if you desire. You can also choose to have an attorney review your documents to make sure they are in order.
What are prepaids?
These are fees the buyer may owe to cover costs such as homeowner's insurance, pre-rated interest and property tax. These are collected bye the lender to ensure your taxes and insurance are paid on time.
What are closing costs, and how much should I expect them to be?
These are the fees paid at the time of the closing of the home loan and can include, but are not limited to: appraisal fee, title insurance, closing transaction fee, loan origination fee, discount points, recording fee, underwriting fee and processing fee. You can expect closing costs to be approximately between 3% and 5% of the home's purchase price. Here's a blog that can tell you more.
What will my closing costs be?
Click here for a calculator that determines your mortgage closing costs for a given set of loan terms. The calculator lumps settlement charges into two categories: origination charges and other settlement services.
What is an application fee?
The fee your lender charges you to process your loan application.
What is an inspection fee?
The amount a home inspector charges to inspect your home and determine its condition.
What is an origination fee?
All the administrative costs associated with your lender.
What is an underwriting fee?
All the costs associated with the underwriter(s) involved in reviewing and verifying your loan request.
What is an appraisal fee?
The fee charged by an appraiser to review and confirm the market value of the home you wish to purchase.
What is a document preparation fee?
The fee for preparing the documents involved with processing your loan.
What is a title/research fee?
The fee the title company charges you for researching the property records on the home and preparing a deed.
What is a survey fee?
In some states, a survey company must verify the property lines and shared fences on the property.
How much will my mortgage payments be?
To properly get an estimate on what your mortgage payment, you will need to know the purchase price, down payment, the term of the loan and the interest rate. If you have all these variables, this tool can help determine approximately what your monthly mortgage payments will be.
How much will I need for my escrow account?
An escrow account is managed by the lender on behalf of the borrower and is set up for setting aside a percentage of the yearly taxes at loan closing, as well as additional money collected monthly with the mortgage payment, which is used to pay tax bills regularly. The account needs to be "front loaded" at closing, usually with two months of estimated property taxes, mortgage insurance payments and home owners insurance payments. Here's a blog that tells more about escrow accounts.
*Minimum loan amount of $175,000 required to apply. Exceptions include mortgage products for properties located within the Greater Kansas City metro and surrounding areas. Contact a NASB Loan Officer for more details on the specific areas and/or zip codes excluded.
