answers verified to pass 2025
Borrower's Estimated Closing Statement - correct answer A settlement
statement is a document given to borrowers at closing that itemizes services
and fees charged to the borrower by the lender or broker. It also contains a
good faith estimate.
A settlement statement is a document that summarizes the terms and
conditions of a settlement, most commonly a loan agreement. A loan
settlement statement provides full disclosure of a loan's terms, but most
importantly it details all of the fees and charges that a borrower must pay
extraneously from a loan's interest.
Preliminary Report - correct answer "This is your preliminary report which is
an offer to issue a policy of title insurance in the future for a specific fee."
Once you've opened escrow on a property, you will receive a preliminary
report. This is an offer to issue a title insurance policy and it will describe the
terms under which a policy will be issued.
The preliminary report will include items such as the owner's name, property
legal description, and any exceptions to the title policy. While every property
will have some exceptions, certain exceptions must be removed before a title
policy can be issued. One example is a deed of trust securing a loan. The
loan must be paid in full in order to secure a release and issue a title policy. It
is important to review your preliminary report and understand any exceptions
or exclusions from title policy.
Grant Deed - correct answer "This document is the Grant Deed which
transfers title from one entity to another."
, Grant deed & Quit Claim Deed are essentially the same thing.
Grant Deed/Quit Claim Deed always removes or adds someone's interest in
the property. It is a legal document used to transfer ownership of real property
and proving that the title has not already been granted to another person.
It contains the name of the person or entity transferring the property and a full
description of the property's details such as lot number, tract number, and city
and state.
Preliminary Change in Ownership Report - correct answer "This is the
Preliminary Change of Ownership Report which accompanies the Grant Deed.
Please 1. write the address you wish to have the property tax information sent
to. 2. Put your telephone number. 3. check whether or not the property is
intended to be your principal residence. 4. If yes, date of occupancy, 5.
Complete all statements in the transfer information below."
Closing Instructions - correct answer Having a list of the included documents
in a reverse mortgage loan package in the "Closing Instructions" is extremely
helpful, for reverse mortgage loans typically contain many forms. The Notary
Signing Agent should check to ensure that each form appears in the package.
Summary of Loan Terms and Benefits - correct answer
HUD-1 Settlement Statement - correct answer "This form is your HUD-1
Settlement Statement which is an itemized list of all charges to be paid by the
borrower. "
A HUD-1 form, also called a HUD Settlement Statement, is an itemized list of
all charges to be paid by the borrower in order to close a reverse mortgage or