Meridian Abstract & Title Company

The Closing Process - What to Expect

1. Real Estate Contract received from customer or Refinance request received from lender 2. Meridian Abstract & Title Company ("MATCO") Guaranty File set up 3. Title Examination performed by MATCO 4. Title Commitment Prepared by MATCO 5. Payoff (current lien) to be ordered by MATCO 6. Survey ordered and prepared (ordered by customer or MATCO) if required 7. Pest Inspection (if required), ordered by customer or MATCO 8. Appraisal (if required), usually ordered by lender 9. Septic Inspection (if required), usually ordered by realtor or lender 10. Closing Instructions received from lender - cannot schedule closing date without this information! 11. Hazard/Homeowner's Insurance proof of coverage received 12. Closing - sign documents and exchange funds 13. Documents recorded at County Clerk's office 14. Title Insurance Policy issued!

Closing costs, WHAT closing costs?

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The closing process can be confusing, maybe thiswill help! This is the order in which we process files...