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What does a mortgage closer do?

After your loan is approved by the Underwriter, it moves to the Mortgage Closer. At this point the loan is approaching the finish line!

In this final step, the Mortgage Closer looks over all the paperwork to ensure the collected data is accurate, organized properly, meets state and federal regulations, and is on track for the loan to be funded.

The Mortgage Closer coordinates the closing schedule with the title company and provides a settlement document for review and approval. Once they have given the okay, the Mortgage Closer provides the complete closing package which the buyer will sign at the closing. This package includes the final loan application, loan estimate and closing disclosure, title insurance documents, deed of trust, bill of sale, affidavit of title, and tax documents, among others.

Another responsibility of the Mortgage Closer is preparing the final loan estimate and closing disclosure to the borrowers and real estate agents so everyone can review them prior to closing.

The role of Mortgage Closer is important in making sure the mortgage closing process goes as smoothly as possible.

The above information is for educational purposes only. All information, loan programs and interest rates are subject to change without notice. All loans subject to underwriter approval. Terms and conditions apply. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

By |Published On: January 12th, 2022|Categories: Mortgage 101|

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Founded in 1960 when the modern U.S. mortgage industry was just forming, Guild Mortgage Company is a nationally recognized independent mortgage lender providing residential mortgage products and local in-house origination and servicing. Guild’s collaborative culture and commitment to diversity and inclusion enable it to deliver a personalized experience for each customer. With more than 4,000 employees and over 250 retail branches, Guild has relationships with credit unions, community banks, and other financial institutions and services loans in 49 states and the District of Columbia. Guild’s highly trained loan professionals are experienced in government-sponsored programs such as FHA, VA, USDA, down payment assistance programs and other specialized loan programs. Guild Mortgage Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guild Holdings Company, whose shares of Class A common stock trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GHLD.