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The closing statement, also called a closing disclosure or settlement statement, is essentially a comprehensive list of every expense that either the buyer and seller must pay to complete the purchase of a home (or whatever the property is).

The terms "title", "escrow", and "settlement" are often used interchangeably to refer to a company that will "close" the sale of your home - or finalizing the sale.

The licensed settlement agent or attorney handles all aspects of the closing transaction. The seller signs deed, buyer signs new mortgage, old loan is paid off, new mortgage is signed.

An escrow is an arrangement in which a disinterested third party, called an escrow holder or settlement agent, holds legal documents and funds on behalf of a buyer and seller, and distributes them ing to the buyer's and seller's instructions.

In California, there are two forms of escrow instructions generally employed: bilateral (i.e., executed by and binding on both buyer and seller) and unilateral (i.e., separate instructions executed by the buyer and seller, binding on each).

Escrow is a legal contract that involves custody of an asset until all conditions are met. Once all conditions are met by both the buyer and the seller, escrow is closed. Closing of escrow can differ from your closing date. There are situations that could delay or prevent closing escrow.

Settlement and signing With a clear title and title insurance policy?and after all other items required by the lender are complete?the title company can schedule a closing date, which is also known as the settlement date. Your title company and lender will work together to prepare the closing paperwork.