Vocabulary for Escrow and Closing Flashcards

1
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advance money given by buyer to show good fait in a purchase agreement

A

Earnest money (equitable interest)

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2
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process of depositing documents with a neutral third party until terms of contract are met

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Escrow

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3
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the person that acts on the instruction of the Buyer and Seller during escrow; dual agency

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Escrow Agent

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4
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the act of delivering the Deed to a 3rd party with instructions to deliver the same deed to the grantee (actual delivery) once all conditions are met

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Delivery of Escrow

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5
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delivering a deed following close of escrow

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Actual Delivery of Deed

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6
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a re-write of the contract so that it can be understood by escrow agent and others agent works with

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Signed Escrow Instructions

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7
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a document provided in escrow which shows all claims affecting title and the chain of title (title history)

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Preliminary Title Report

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8
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description page of a preliminary title report and the type of insurance being issued

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Schedule A

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9
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the portion of the title insurance policy that lists exceptions to coverage including liens, easements, 2nd mortgages, taxes

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Schedule B

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10
Q

to draw through Schedule B items once cleared

A

Redline

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11
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a claim on title that hinder it from being marketable

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Cloud on Title

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12
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a history of constructive notice as it pertains to a certain parcel

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Chain of Title

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13
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a summary of all documents that appear on public record affecting a parcel

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Abstract of Title

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14
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a document issue by the title examiner stating the condition of title for a given parcel

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Certificate of Title

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15
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the day on which all terms and conditions of contract and escrow are met and title is transferred; escrow is officially closed once all documents are recorded and deed is delivered

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Close of Escrow

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16
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to divide or assess proportionally between Buyer and Seller the obligations that have been paid or are due (COE is buyer’s day)

17
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a seller uses buyer money to acquire property (usually as downpayment) in one escrow and then sell it to the buyer in another escrow, usually for profit; contingent on 1st escrow going through; full disclosure required

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Double Escrow

18
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a person used one escrow for the simultaneous sale of one property and purchase of another; contingent on 1st escrow going through; full disclosure required

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Back to Back Escrow

19
Q

a 3rd party (court) who is called upon to settle a dispute, usually in an escrow situation

A

Interpleader

20
Q

document stating that the death of the Grantor does not terminate a valid escrow

A

Doctrine of Relation Back

21
Q

Failure to perform a contracted obligation

A

Breach of Contract

22
Q

updating the title report from the original report to the recording of loan documents; purpose is to check for new clouds on title ro to make sure old clouds cleared

A

Bring Down Fee

23
Q

a full disclosure of all charges and disbursements in a real estate transaction; required by regulation Z (RESPA); agent, buyer and seller must sign

A

Settlement Statement

24
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must be filed with the IRS by the seller showing purchase price

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legislation stating monies to be sent to IRS by a foreign seller to be held until settlement, usually 10% or purchase price
Foreign Investment Real Property Tax Act
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on the settlement statement this occurs when money is going into the escrow account from somewhere or someone
Credit
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on the settlement statement this occurs when money is or has been used to pay for services
Debit
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an account where special funds are set aside by the lender to cover future tax and insurance bills
Loan Impound Account
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fees for paying off old financing and clearing the encumbrance from the title
Release fees
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fees charged by escrow company for services they provide in conjunction with closing the transaction
Escrow fees
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a charge that applies when an escrow company receives payments from a borrower and forwards them to a respective lender; typically done when the mortgage is assumed or there is a carryback
Account Servicing and Escrow Fees
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a document that states the actual price paid for the property and indicates where future property tax bills are to be sent; must accompany the deed and is recorded
Affidavit of Value