Collects and forwards earnest money to listing agent
Coordinates home inspection
Follows up on all offer contingencies
Conducts final walk-through
Buyer
Locks in interest rate and continues loan process to final approval
Transmits personal information for closing online through a secure server using Secure Home FormsTM.
Obtains hazard insurance
Contacts utility and water companies, and homeowner’s association if applicable, to set account in their name
Arrange for wired funds for closing
Conducts walk-through inspection for property with agent
Accesses documents via our safe, secure, online HomeDocsâ„¢*
Mortgage Lender
Completes loan application; verifies employment, credit and funds to close; file is analyzed and underwriting decision is given; funds for appraisal and credit report are collected.
Orders appraisal and title work
Re-verifies funds needed to close
Sends closing documents and loan proceeds check to lender’s closing agent
Seller
Satisfies inspection contingencies
Answers questions on title commitment
Accesses document via our safe, secure, online HomeDocsâ„¢*
Title Services
Buyers’ Side
Orders title commitment, schedules closing, and notifies all parties
Prepares and reviews title commitment
Prepares CD and closing documents and submits to lender for approval
Sellers’ Side
Obtains title documents, association information and payoff figures for current mortgages; Title commitment is reviewed
Drafts seller documents and sends CD to buyer’s closer and listing agent
At Closing
Buyer, seller, closers and agents all attend closing
Closer conducts closing
Closers review and explain all closing documents and buyers and sellers sign
Closers notarize closing documents and provide copies (copies are also available electronically through our safe, secure HomeDocsâ„¢ system)
Closer provides information on Homesteading and how to apply
After Closing
Buyer
Applies for homesteading if applicable, with the appropriate county office
Mortgage
Receives closing documents, prepares file for loan servicing