Shortchanged by Shortcuts? • With underwriter approval, documents will be released for signing. • Don’t confuse “signing” with closing. The escrow office will verify that all documents meet state laws, and both you and the seller will have a signing appointment. • With final lender approval after signing, the funds are released to escrow for closing. • The property title is released to transfer by deed and recorded in the county office. • You now own the home and your real estate agent will deliver the keys to you.
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