n. the final step in the sale and purchase of real estate in whic...

late 14c., "act of closing; that which closes," verbal noun from close (v.).

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The delivery of the deed after the terms of the contract have been met, making the buyer the official owner of the property.

The procedure at the end of a property sale or refinance in which funds legally change hands and public records are filed. Closing is also called settlement.

Closing Costs Closing costs are the expenses incurred in the purchase and sale of real property paid at the time of settlement or closing.  Some examples of closing costs are title insurance, attorney fees, appraisal fees, recording fees and taxes.

The exchange of securities for payment in a new issue. This generally involves participation of representatives of the issuer, bond counsel, the underwriter and other relevant parties on the date of d [..]

The process of terminating the bidding process. [D02470]

The final step in the sale and purchase of real estate in which the seller's deed of title is exchanged for the buyer's payment. Some of the final documents, including the deed and mortgage [..]

A torturous process designed to induce cramping in a home buyer's hands by requiring signature on countless pieces of documentation that nobody has ever read. Or, the process whereby the sale of a property is consummated with the buyer completing all applicable documentation, including signing the mortgage obligation and paying all appropriate [..]

This has different meanings in different states. In some states a real estate transaction is not consider "closed" until the documents record at the local recorders office. In others, the "closing" is a meeting where all of the documents are signed and money changes hands.

Definition The finalizing of the sale of a property, as its title is transferred from the seller to the buyer. also called settlement.

The finalization of the sale of property. Used to describe the securing of commitment from a prospective buyer by requesting and obtaining the prospect's agreement to submit an application for th [..]

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All the procedures followed by the staff of a library when the facility closes at the end of a day, such as informing patrons that it is time to leave, checking the premises to be certain all users ha [..]

or "closing on the deal / transaction" is a term used in real estate and the housing market for the last part of the transaction (or buying selling process). After the buyer formally agrees [..]

the fulfillment or performance of a contract esp. for the sale of real estate ;also : a meeting at which the closing of a contract takes place [represented us at the ] NOTE: At the closing for the ...

A period of time, usually less than seven days, after a registration statement is effective and the offering commences, giving the underwriters time to receive payment for the securities.

Meeting between the buyer, seller and lender or their agents at which property and funds legally change hands.

On a home purchase, the process of transferring ownership from the seller to the buyer, the disbursement of funds from the buyer and the lender to the seller, and the execution of all the document [..]

On a home purchase, the process of transferring ownership from the seller to the buyer, the disbursement of funds from the buyer and the lender to the seller, and the execution of all the documents associated with the sale and the loan.

The process by which ownership of a property passes from the seller to the buyer. Closing includes the delivery of a deed, financial adjustments, the signing of notes, and the disbursement of funds ne [..]

The meeting between the buyer, seller and lender (or their agents) where the property and funds legally change hands. Also referred to as "settlement."

Completion of the transaction. Often involves a meeting at which the final documentation is signed.

In some states a real estate transaction is considered 'closed' only when all the pertinent documents are recorded at at the local recorders office. In others, closing is a meeting between t [..]

The exchange of securities for payment in a new issue. This generally involves participation of representatives of the issuer, bond counsel, the underwriter and other relevant parties on the date of delivery of a new issue of municipal securities. On the closing date, the issuer delivers the securities and the requisite legal documents in exchange [..]

The conclusion of a transaction.

(n) the act of closing something(n) the last section of a communication(n) approaching a particular destination; a coming closer; a narrowing of a gap(n) termination of operations(n) a concluding acti [..]

The deed to a property is legally transferred from seller to buyer, and documents are recorded.

A torturous process designed to induce cramping in a home buyer's hands by requiring signature on countless pieces of documentation that nobody has ever read. Or, the process whereby the sale of [..]

The end of a trading session or the process of transferring real estate from a seller to a buyer.

the meeting between the buyer, seller and lender or their agents at which the property and funds legally change hands. Also called 'settlement.' See also Closing Costs.

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The meeting between the buyer, seller and lender where the property and funds legally change hands. Also called settlement.

(or settlement) - The meeting between the buyer, seller and lender where the car and funds legally change hands and ownership is transferred.

The document sent by a broker to an insurer confirming and finalizing an insurance cover arranged by the broker.

ger. "enclosure, barrier," s.v. closing vbl. sb. OED. KEY: closing@ger

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Bandit/bogey/target is getting closer in range.

The conclusion of a real estate transaction. At closing, you sign documents that transfer legal ownership of the property to you, and pay closing costs. Also called Settlement.

Bandit/bogey/target is getting closer in range.

A meeting of the parties involved in a real estate transaction to finalize the process. In the case of a purchase, a closing usually involves the seller, the buyer, the real estate broker and the lender. In the case of a refinance, the closing involves the borrower and the lender. Sometimes referred to as the settlement or the close of escrow.

The meeting between the buyer, seller, and lender or their agents where the property and funds legally change hands. Also called a settlement. A loan closing would have a very different meaning.

Legal and financial jargon for the execution of a legal …

The concluding day of the real estate transaction, when title and deed pass from seller to buyer, the buyer signs the mortgage and pays the purchase price and closing costs.

A meeting held to finalize the sale of a property. The buyer signs the mortgage documents and pays closing costs. Also called "settlement."

A meeting held to finalize the sale of a property. The buyer signs the mortgage documents and pays closing costs. Also called "settlement."

The act by which something is closed. ''openings and closings of doors'' The end or conclusion of something ''The closing of the curtains.'' The final procedure in a house sale when document [..]

Also called “Settlement”. A meeting of all parties involved in a property transaction during which the transaction is consummated.

The settlement or closing is the conclusion of your real estate transaction. It includes the delivery of your security instrument, signing of your legal documents and the disbursement of the funds nec [..]

The conclusion or consummation of a transaction. In real estate, closing includes the delivery of a deed, the signing of notes and security instruments, and the disbursement of funds necessary to the sale or loan transaction. Also referred to as settlement.

The meeting between you, the seller, and the lender (or their agents) during which the property and funds legally change hands. It is often referred to as the settlement.

In some areas called “settlement” or “escrow.” Process of completing a real estate transaction during which deeds, mortgages, leases and other required instruments are signed and/or delivered, an acco [..]