Although closing delays are sometimes unavoidable, you—as a buyer—can take steps to help ensure that you have the quickest possible closing: Get everyone on the same page. First and foremost, everyone involved in the process should know that you desire a quick closing. Whether it’s your real estate agent, mortgage lender, broker, settlement agent, or other professional, make sure you talk to them ahead of time. Not only will they be able to help speed along the process, but t

"When I close on my home, how do I know if all of the fees that I’m being charged are correct? And do all lenders have the same types of fees and are they similar in terms of cost?" For any type of real estate transaction—whether it’s a new home purchase or a refinance—estimated closing fees will be listed on the Good Faith Estimate (GFE) form that lenders are required to provide all loan applicants. What’s important to note here is that you’ll receive the GFE when you apply