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How to Read Your Closing Disclosure (Line by Line)

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The Closing Disclosure is a 5-page document you receive at least 3 business days before closing. It shows your final loan terms, monthly payment, closing costs, and cash to close. Compare it with your Loan Estimate — any significant changes should be questioned before signing.

🔑 Key Takeaways

  • You receive the Closing Disclosure at least 3 business days before closing
  • Page 1 shows loan terms and monthly payment summary
  • Page 2 details all closing costs in the same format as the Loan Estimate
  • Page 3 shows cash to close — the exact amount you need to bring
  • Compare with your Loan Estimate — costs should not increase without explanation
  • The 3-day waiting period resets if the APR changes by more than 0.125%
The Closing Disclosure (CD) is the most important document you will review before closing. Understanding every section helps you catch errors and avoid surprises. ## Page 1: Loan Terms and Costs This page summarizes your mortgage: - **Loan amount**: Total you are borrowing - **Interest rate**: Fixed or adjustable - **Monthly payment**: Principal, interest, and escrow breakdown - **Prepayment penalty**: If applicable (rare with most modern loans) - **Balloon payment**: If applicable ## Page 2: Closing Cost Details Line-by-line breakdown organized into sections: - **A. Origination Charges**: Lender fees (origination, underwriting, etc.) - **B. Services You Cannot Shop For**: Appraisal, credit report, flood cert - **C. Services You Can Shop For**: Title insurance, survey, pest inspection - **D. Total Loan Costs**: Sum of A+B+C - **E. Taxes and Government Fees**: Recording, transfer taxes - **F. Prepaids**: Insurance, interest, taxes paid at closing - **G. Escrow**: Initial deposit for ongoing tax/insurance payments - **H. Other**: Any additional costs ## Page 3: Cash to Close This is the bottom line — the exact amount you need to bring to closing: - Total closing costs (from Page 2) - Plus any closing costs financed into the loan - Plus your down payment - Minus seller credits, lender credits, earnest money deposit - Equals: Cash to Close ## Pages 4-5: Loan Calculations and Additional Information - Total of payments over the loan term - Finance charge (total interest paid) - Amount financed - Total interest percentage (TIP) - Late payment policy - Assumption policy ## Related Resources - [Loan Estimate vs Closing Disclosure](/blog/loan-estimate-vs-closing-disclosure) — How to compare them - [Closing Cost Negotiation](/blog/closing-cost-negotiation) — Last-minute negotiation tips - [Closing Cost Calculator](/#calculator) — Verify the numbers

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the 3-day waiting period for Closing Disclosure?
    Federal law requires you to receive the Closing Disclosure at least 3 business days before closing. This gives you time to review the terms. If the APR changes by more than 1/8th of a percent, a new 3-day waiting period begins.
  • Can closing costs change between Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure?
    Some costs can change (third-party fees, prepaid items), but lender fees and the interest rate should remain the same as quoted. If total costs increase significantly, ask your lender for an explanation before proceeding.
  • What should I check first on the Closing Disclosure?
    First verify the interest rate, loan amount, and monthly payment match your expectations. Then compare the closing costs on Page 2 with your Loan Estimate. Finally, confirm the cash-to-close amount on Page 3 is what you expected.

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