Mortgage Closing Process

Mortgages

Have questions about mortgage closing costs or the loan closing process? Regions Mortgage is committed to closing your loan on time. The "loan closing" is when actual purchase takes place—the finalized loan documents are signed, closing costs are paid, and the mortgage funds are disbursed. Make sure to communicate to your Mortgage Loan Originator if you must close by a certain date so we can work closely with you and our support teams to ensure that everything is done to meet your target closing date.

Below are a few suggestions of items you can do ahead of time to ensure a successful and timely mortgage closing:

Work with your Mortgage Loan Originator to ensure you provide any additional information and/or documentation required at the time of your loan approval.
Confirm with the Closing Agent if a certified check or money order is required to pay closing costs. Personal checks are not typically allowed.
Obtain homeowner's insurance. This required insurance protects you against loss or damage due to theft, fire, or certain weather-related hazards. In some areas, it may also be necessary to obtain flood insurance.
Schedule a final walk-through of the home to ensure any required repairs and/or improvements have been completed.
Ask your Mortgage Loan Originator to review the closing disclosure with you at least 24 hours prior to closing.

At the mortgage closing, you'll receive and review some very important documents. If you have any questions about the loan closing documents, please ask the closing agent or your loan originator. You shouldn’t sign final loan documents until all issues are resolved. Here are some documents you'll receive or review at your closing:

Closing Disclosure

This is an itemization of all funds and costs paid by the Buyer and Seller either at, or prior to, closing. It also includes the APR (Annual Percentage Rate), finance charge, and amount financed. These items should closely reflect the amounts disclosed to you on your Loan Estimate.