Loan Summary
Concise loan amount, interest rate, loan term, and monthly payment schedule so the borrower can verify core loan economics.
An accurate Final CD reduces closing delays, helps satisfy federal disclosure requirements, and prevents tolerance‑related adjustments. Clear final figures protect lenders, closing agents, and buyers by documenting costs and responsibilities at closing and by creating a reliable record for underwriting, tax reporting, and dispute resolution.
The Final CD touches multiple stakeholders who each have different responsibilities during closing.
Accurate coordination among these roles reduces risk, speeds funding, and ensures regulatory compliance at settlement.
Concise loan amount, interest rate, loan term, and monthly payment schedule so the borrower can verify core loan economics.
Itemized lender and third‑party charges, prepaid items, and escrow deposits so all fees are transparent and comparable to the Loan Estimate.
Net amount the buyer must bring or the seller will receive, including credits, prorations, and required checks or wire instructions.
Repayment features, variable‑rate information, balloon or adjustable elements, and any conditional forbearance or tolerances that affect obligations.
Tolerance explanation, finance charge calculation, and any conditional re‑disclosure notes required under federal rules.
Clear notation of differences from the Loan Estimate and whether re‑disclosure or additional waiting periods were triggered.
Platforms should support secure PDFs, audit trails, and signer authentication appropriate to the transaction.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signer Authentication | Email link with optional SMS code |
| Signature Fields | Require signature + initials on designated lines |
| Audit Trail | Capture IP, timestamp, and signer email |
| Document Format | Export final signed file as PDF/A |
Provide borrower at least three business days before consummation per Regulation Z.
If key terms change, re‑disclose and allow the required waiting period before closing.
Do not fund until the borrower has signed and waiting periods have elapsed as required.
Record deeds and mortgages per local county timing to avoid title defects.
Retention obligations begin on closing and on document creation dates.
Tim Martin transitioned to an online signing workflow to process closing documents remotely
Optica streamlined settlements by standardizing Final CD templates and digital routing
| 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 plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No envelope cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |