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What Is The Debt-To-Income Ratio (DTI)?

http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/g0gk5dhxc6?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Comparing current debts against your existing income is one part of a lender’s required assessment of your ability to repay a loan. Like the video says:  debts are...

When Do I Get My Loan Closing Disclosure?

http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/d67nfyxbb4?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 If an eligible loan proceeds from Estimate to closing, lenders must provide a Closing Disclosure form documenting the actual transaction terms and costs THREE business...

Understanding Your Loan: Closing Disclosure Page 1

http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/zxirp8qvlh?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Page one of the Closing Disclosure: The Loan Amount - the total you will actually borrow The Interest Rate - which does NOT include the fees factored into the APR on Page...

Understanding Your Loan: Cash And Transaction Summaries

http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/y02j9nq7ux?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 The third page of your Closing Disclosure will compare cash requirements from your Loan Estimate to your actual final charges. If “Did this change?” is “YES” notes for...

Understanding Your Loan: Closing Cost Details

http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/ap8duof40g?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 The second page of your Closing Disclosure details specific closing costs. Section A includes: Origination charges collected by the lender Origination fees paid to...

Your Rights And Rules For Closing Disclosures

http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/dndzf1ozji?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Your lender provides the closing disclosure which lists the terms of your mortgage. You should receive it no later than 3 business days before consummation. It must be in...

Understanding Loan Estimate Comparisons

http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/cwlwum1cy9?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 When shopping for a mortgage use page three of your loan estimate to compare loans. “In X Years” shows the total amount you will have paid in that time, and the dollar...

Understanding Your Loan Estimate: Other Costs

http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/jarbhvcdxp?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Thus, understanding the LE. Taxes, certain pre-payments, and escrow funding. Recording fees are charged by government agencies for keeping legal ownership records, while...