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Can Creditors Collect Information Beyond The 6 Required Pieces?

In addition to the required pieces: Name Income Social Security Number Property Address Estimated P...

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Do Creditors Have To Approve TRID Loans In 3 Days?

If your loan is approved, on the terms you requested the creditor is required to provide a Loan Esti...

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What Is A 'Business Day' For Real Estate Loan Disclosures?

"Business day" is defined slightly differently for Loan Estimates and Closing Disclosures. For Loan ...

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How Long Must Creditors Keep Real Estate Loan Records?

Under the TRID rule, creditors must retain Escrow Cancellation and Partial Payment Policy disclosure...

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What Will The TRID Loan Estimate Tell Me?

The Loan Estimate documents the essential facts and terms of an approved real estate loan. It includ...

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Could My Loan Costs Exceed The Loan Estimate?

Yes, within defined limits. Service charges for which YOU shop and select a provider may change; the...

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What's Refunded If My Loan Is Higher Than My Estimate?

If the amount you pay at closing exceeds the amounts disclosed on the Loan Estimate - beyond tolera...

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Can Creditors Revise TRID Loan Estimates?

Creditors are generally bound by the initial Loan Estimate. They are permitted to provide a revised ...

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Can My Settlement Charges Change?

Yes, if circumstances change, such as: a natural disaster damages the property or affects closing c...

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Understanding Your Loan Estimate: Terms, Payments and Closing Costs

The first page of your Loan Disclosure shows the Loan Terms Projected Payments and Costs at Closing....

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Understanding Your Loan Estimate: Page 2, Loan Costs

Closing costs are fees paid when the title of the property is transferred to the buyer making them t...

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Understanding Your Loan Estimate: Services You Cannot Shop For

These costs are paid to outside parties, not the lender, but you don't get to choose them. They may ...

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