Stage changes meaning
Financing, offer, inspection, title and closing terms belong to different decisions and documents.
Decision value
Use evidence before action
State rules vary
Agency relationships, disclosures, contracts, deposits and closing practices can differ by jurisdiction.
Documents control
Use the actual agreement, Loan Estimate, Closing Disclosure and current professional explanations for the transaction.
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- A lender's preliminary evaluation based on supplied information; it is not a final loan approval or commitment.
- A deposit connected to a purchase agreement; handling and refund conditions depend on the contract and law.
- A contract condition tied to a stated event or deadline; exact effect depends on the agreement and applicable law.
- An independent opinion of property value commonly required by a lender; it is not the same as an inspection.
- An examination of property condition and systems within the inspector's scope; it does not set market value.
- Legal ownership interests in real property; title searches, exceptions and insurance require transaction-specific review.
- A federal form presenting estimated loan terms and closing costs after application under applicable rules.
- A federal form presenting final loan and closing details before consummation under applicable timing rules.
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- Confirm the exact jurisdiction, date, property, product or operation.
- Use the linked primary source and current official records.
- Keep a written record of what was verified and when.
- Escalate decisions outside this page's stated scope.
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Use a bounded evidence path
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- Confirm the exact situation, location and current date.
- Open the linked primary source and verify what applies.
- Record unknown details instead of filling them with assumptions.
- Use a qualified professional or authority for decisions outside this page's scope.
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Scope questions
Does this glossary define my contract?
No. The signed documents and applicable law control; obtain qualified advice for interpretation.
Is an appraisal a home inspection?
No. They address different questions and are performed for different purposes.
Does this verify an agent or lender?
No. Verify current credentials, role, fees and conflicts through appropriate records and documents.
Primary sources checked 2026-08-27
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