Real estate tip: Settlement sheet's in the mail

Yes. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requires that you receive a Uniform Settlement Statement, a closing statement or settlement sheet that outlines closing costs on all real estate transactions or refinancing deals. In most cases, your lender will send you a preliminary version of this document before closing.

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