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C LOS I NG

YOU R E S C ROW

WHAT TO DO BEFORE THE

CLOSING APPOINTMENT

Your escrow officer will contact you to schedule

your closing appointment and inform you of the

funds required for closing. The preferred method is

a wire transfer, which you will need to arrange with

your escrow officer.

Good Funds Law

Security Title is required by law to have funds

deposited and available before escrow funds can

be dispersed.

DON’T FORGET YOUR

IDENTIFICATION

You will need valid identification with your photo; a

driver’s license is preferred. This is necessary so

that your identity can be sworn to by a notary

public. It’s a routine step, but it’s important for

your protection.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

During your closing appointment at Security Title,

you will sign loan documents and instructions to

transfer the title of the home you are purchasing

and you will present your identification so the

documents can be notarized. You will review the

settlement statement.

The signed loan documents will be returned to the

lender for review. Security Title will confirm that all

contract conditions have been met and ask the

lender to “fund the loan.” If the loan documents are

satisfactory, the lender will send the wire directly

to Security Title. When the loan funds are received,

Security Title will verify that all necessary funds

have been received. We will then record the deed

at the County Recorder’s Office and disburse

escrow funds. At this time, your escrow is closed!

YOU GET THE KEYS

After the escrow is closed, we will notify your

Builder and/or REALTOR

who will give you the

good news and arrange for you to receive the keys

to your new home.

We recommend you keep all records pertaining

to your home together in a safe place, including

all purchase documents, insurance, maintenance

and improvement records.

LOAN PAYMENTS AND IMPOUNDS.

You

should receive your loan coupon book or

statement before your first payment is due. If

you have not been notified or if you have

questions about your tax and insurance

impounds, contact your lender.

HOME WARRANTY/REPAIRS.

If you have a

builder home warranty call your builder

customer care department directly for

repairs.

RECORDED DEED.

The original deed to your

home will be mailed directly to you by the

County Recorder.

TITLE INSURANCE POLICY.

Security Title

will mail your policy to you.

PROPERTY TAXES.

You may not receive a

tax statement for the current year on the

home you buy; however, it is your obligation

to make sure the taxes are paid when due.

Check with your lender to find out if taxes

are included with your payment.

AF T ER THE C LOS I NG

IMPORTANT PROPERTY TAX DATES

Taxes for the first half of current year,

January 1 through June 30:

Due on: October 1 of current year

Delinquent on: November 1 current year

Taxes for the second half of current year,

July 1 through December 31:

Due on: March 1 of following year

Delinquent on: May 1 of following year

NOTE:

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING THE

PROPERTY TAXES ON YOUR HOME EVEN IF YOU

DON’T RECEIVE A TAX BILL!

Security Title. All content herein is informational only and not intended to offer legal or financial advice.