May a Borrower Waive His/Her Right to View Closing Disclosure 3 Days Before the Loan Closes
According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's final rule, the creditor must give the Closing Disclosure to the consumer at least three business days before the loan closes. As an example, if settlement is scheduled for Thursday then the consumer must receive the disclosures by Monday.
Generally, if changes occur between the time the Closing Disclosure form is given and the closing, the consumer must be provided a new form. When that happens, the consumer must be given three additional business days to review that form before closing.
The CFPB listened to ALTA concerns here and limited the instances that would require issuance of a new Closing Disclosure. Limiting the instances of delays in real estate transactions will help to ensure a positive experience for the consumer at the closing table.
Changes that require creditors to provide a new Closing Disclosure and an additional three-business-day waiting period after receipt include:
- changes to the APR above 1/8 of a percent for most loans (and 1/4 of a percent for loans with irregular payments or periods)
- changes the loan product
- addition of a prepayment penalty to the loan
In addition, consumers may waive their right to receive the Closing Disclosure three days prior to consummation only if they have a bona-fide personal financial emergency.
Bona-fide personal financial emergencies are extremely rare. Determining whether one exists is fact intensive. The only example provided by the Bureau is the imminent sale of the consumers home through foreclosure where the proceeds of the new mortgage can save the home from foreclosure.
Remember, follow our blog for more analysis of the CFPB's final rule for integrated mortgage disclosures.
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Generally, if changes occur between the time the Closing Disclosure form is given and the closing, the consumer must be provided a new form. When that happens, the consumer must be given three additional business days to review that form before closing.
The CFPB listened to ALTA concerns here as well and limited the instances that would require a new Closing Disclosure to be issued. Limiting the instances of delays in real estate transactions will help to ensure a positive experience for the consumer at the closing table, Korsmo said.
Changes that require creditors to provide a new Closing Disclosure and an additional three-business-day waiting period after receipt include:
- changes to the APR above 1/8 of a percent for most loans (and 1/4 of a percent for loans with irregular payments or periods)
- changes the loan product
- addition of a prepayment penalty to the loan
Posted by ALTA Blog at 06:51:05 PM
in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
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