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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

When you refinance your mortgage, your old loan is paid off and the existing escrow account is closed. The remaining balance in that account will be refunded to you, usually within 30-45 days after the payoff. When you sell your home, the escrow account is closed as part of the settlement process, and any remaining funds are returned to you after the sale is finalized.

The title closing (or settlement) is the final step where ownership is legally transferred. During this meeting, you will sign all mortgage and title documents, the lender will disburse the loan funds, and the seller will receive payment. The title company or attorney will then record the new deed and mortgage with the appropriate government office, making the sale official.

Our standard business hours are [Insert Your Business Hours, e.g., Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST]. We are unavailable on major federal holidays. While we may respond to emails during evenings or weekends, you can expect a guaranteed response during the next business day.

Lenders typically require an escrow account to protect their financial interest in your property. By ensuring that property taxes and insurance are paid on time, the lender prevents situations like tax liens (which take priority over the mortgage) or uninsured damage from a fire or storm, both of which could jeopardize the value of the property that secures the loan.

By law, the lender must provide you with a Loan Estimate no later than three business days after you submit a mortgage application. An application is typically considered “submitted” once you’ve provided your name, income, Social Security number, property address, estimated property value, and desired loan amount.