· Truth-in-Lending Disclosure
Also known as a “TIL,” this document discloses the
total cost of receiving the loan, including the Annual
Percentage Rate (APR) and other fees. The APR includes
the interest rate, points, and any other charges you're
required to pay.
· A Home Buyer's Guide to Settlement Costs
This guide is a government publication that describes
the closing or "settlement" process, associated costs
and your rights.
· Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM) Disclosure
Because ARM loans are tied to a specific index and will
adjust at different times for different loans, this
document discloses the specifics for your loan, including
the history of the index chosen. You will also receive the
"Consumer Handbook on Adjustable-Rate Mortgages."
· Annual Percentage Rate (APR) Information
This is the cost of credit expressed as a yearly rate. The
APR includes the interest rate, points, and any other
charges you're required to pay. Importantly, the APR is
not the same as the interest rate because of the other
expenses that are considered when it is calculated.
· Good Faith Estimate
Also known as the “GFE,” this document discloses all
of the specific costs you will be charged for at the loan’s
closing.