Can My Settlement Charges Change?

  Yes, if circumstances change, such as: a natural disaster damages the property or affects closing costs the title insurer providing the estimate goes out of business during underwriting new information on you or the transaction affecting settlement is discovered. If any of these events change 3rd-party charges beyond the 10% tolerance limit creditors may […]

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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 Loan Estimate only under certain changed circumstances. These include circumstances that: a) increase settlement charges beyond the legal tolerance limits b) affect YOUR eligibility or change the value of the loan security. Also, c) if the interest rate […]

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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 creditor is NOT responsible for providers who are NOT on their written list. In addition, prepaid interest, property insurance premiums and escrow or reserve deposits may change without legal tolerance limits. Charges for recording services, and 3rd-party […]

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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 Property Value Mortgage Amount Sought a creditor may collect whatever additional information they deem necessary. However, as soon as you have provided the 6 required pieces, the creditor has 3 business days to provide a Loan Estimate for approved loans.

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