Closing Disclosure
Final itemization of loan terms, APR, finance charges, closing costs, and cash-to-close details provided to the borrower.
A complete CD set ensures regulatory compliance, clear client communication, and an auditable record of final loan terms. Proper delivery protects parties from last-minute disputes and supports post-closing accounting and servicing.
Typical preparers and recipients help determine content and delivery method.
Coordination among these stakeholders reduces errors and ensures the client receives required federally mandated disclosures before closing.
Final itemization of loan terms, APR, finance charges, closing costs, and cash-to-close details provided to the borrower.
Title or HUD-1 equivalent showing seller and buyer distributions, prorations, and escrow adjustments where applicable.
Lien payoff amounts and instructions for disbursing funds at closing, including payoff dates for accuracy.
Required seller forms, payoff authorizations, and deed preparation paperwork, when applicable.
Record of delivery method, timestamp, recipient acknowledgment, and any e-signature audit trail entries.
Client-facing cover letter, wire instructions, and required consumer disclosures (e.g., funding and rescission notices).
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signature Fields | Place required signature, initial, and date fields for each signer. |
| Authentication | Choose email, SMS code, or knowledge-based authentication as appropriate. |
| Audit Trail | Enable full audit logs capturing IP, timestamp, and action history. |
| Retention | Set document retention to meet regulatory and company policy requirements. |
Use an eSignature platform that supports secure delivery, an auditable trail, and required authentication.
Confirm platform export and retention capabilities to preserve signed PDFs, audit logs, and any required recording of consent for electronic delivery.
Three business days between consumer receipt of the Closing Disclosure and consummation for most closed-end mortgages.
Corrections to the CD may restart the waiting period depending on the nature of the change.
Obtain consumer consent to electronic records in accordance with ESIGN before e-delivery.
Confirm lender and title company funding times to align wire instructions and disbursement.
Retain final signed CD per company and regulatory retention schedules (see retention timeline).
Finalize fees and totals once payoffs and title charges are confirmed.
Issue the Closing Disclosure to the borrower and other required parties.
Allow the three-business-day review period before consummation when applicable.
Execute signatures, wire funds, and record instruments as scheduled.
Include payoffs, title commitments, homeowner insurance declarations, and wire instructions where applicable.
Export final signed set as PDF/A or flattened PDF to preserve appearance and signatures.
Retain editable originals (DOCX or source files) internally to support post-closing audits and corrections.
Store the signed PDF plus a complete audit trail (timestamps, IP, authentication method) for compliance and e-discovery.
The borrower or co-borrowers must sign where the Closing Disclosure or related loan documents require borrower acknowledgment. Signatures must be attributable and consented-to in electronic workflows under ESIGN/UETA standards.
A legally authorized representative with a valid power of attorney may sign if the POA grants closing authority; retain the executed POA and any state-required notarization.
Lender prepares a Closing Disclosure reflecting updated payoff figures
Refinance closing bundled payoff and prepayment penalty details into the CD
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |