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title: "What to Expect at Closing: A First-Time Buyer's Guide"
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# What to Expect at Closing: A First-Time Buyer's Guide

Step 4 Closing on your new home English Español Once your purchase offer has been accepted by the seller and you have chosen a loan and a lender, it’s time to focus on the closing process. You’ll need to provide your lender with additional documents, so stay alert for requests and notifications. You’ll also need to get a home inspection and shop for homeowner’s and title insurance. Be on alert for mortgage closing scams . Share & print Goals for this phase Submit documents required for underwriting (approval) of your loan Choose the closing service providers you need for closing Sign the papers to close on your home and the loan you use to pay for it Action steps Signing your closing documents is the final step. Take time to review them carefully. Once you sign, you’re responsible for the mortgage loan. Submit documents and answer requests from the lender Schedule a home inspection Shop for homeowner’s insurance Shop for title insurance and other closing services Look out for revised Loan Estimates Review documents before closing Close the deal After closing Tools for this phase Closing checklist Our closing checklist lets you know what to expect at closing and what questions to ask so you are prepared. Review our closing checklist Closing Disclosure explainer Double-check that all the details about your loan are correct. View the Closing Disclosure explainer Guide to closing forms In addition to your Closing Disclosure, there are other important documents you need to sign at closing. We can help you navigate these documents. Browse our guide to closing forms Visit our sources page to learn more about the facts and numbers we reference. The process and forms described on this page reflect mortgage regulations that apply to most mortgages . Page last modified Nov. 3, 2025 @ 04:16 PM EST View older versions of this page at our public archive.