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Video — Your Mortgage Disclosure Form Page 1 Details
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The Loan Disclosure details the final costs and terms of the loan arrangement. The form and details are set by regulation; heres what you can expect on Page 1.
Loan Amount. The total sum you are borrowing.
Interest Rate. The % paid to borrow, not including fees.
Terms of balloon payment (if there is one).
Terms of pre-payment penalties, if applicable.
Projected Payments over the life of the loan, including:
Principal & Interets
Mortgage Insurance
Estimates of Escrow Payments, which usually do change over time.
Closing Costs – details of expenses required to close the loan.
Cash To Close
This form must be provided at least 3 business days before loan consummation.