NEW CHANGES FOR CLOSINGS

In the wake of the real estate bubble that saw consumers subjected to a number of unethical practices, changes have been instituted to the closing process that are designed to provide home buyers with more protections. Now, the loan disclosure documents combine the information required in the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA). Under the new rule change, known as the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) regulation, consumers must be given the new combined Loan Estimate (LE) with all the charges, fees, and line items three days before the closing. Instead of getting the HUD-1 form (which will disappear) at the closing, consumers now have three days to review the closing disclosure before signing.

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HINT: The new rule changes mentioned above provide home buyers with time to consult with their lawyers, agents, and financial advisers about the terms of their mortgage.