Closing Checklist for Buyers

Prior to Closing, we will need from you:

1. Your Social Security number
   
   
2. Your Homeowners/Hazard Insurance policy information
   
   
3. Copies of any relevant Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney or Corporate Documents related to the Buyer/Borrower

Please bring the following to the Closing:

1. Photo identification (Please Note: the name on the I.D. must match the name on the Closing documents)
   
   
2. Funds for Closing in the amount shown on your preliminary HUD-1 Settlement Statement or Lender's Good Faith Estimate if no preliminary HUD-1 Settlement Statement is available. (Please Note: pursuant to Georgia Law any amount due from the Buyer at Closing in excess of $5000 must be in the form of either a Cashier's Check, Wired or Certified Funds or funds drawn on a Georgia Attorney's Trust Account)
   
   
3. Your personal checkbook to cover any last minute adjustments to the HUD-1 Settlement Statement at Closing
   
   
4. Copy of the Declaration Page of your Homeowner’s/Hazard Insurance policy
   
   
5. Any documents you were instructed to bring to your Closing by your Mortgage Lender as conditions of your Closing (e.g. tax returns, pay stubs, proof of sale, etc.)
   
   
6. If a Power of Attorney is to be used, and has been prepared or approved by our Office, the Original Executed Power of Attorney (Please Note: the original Power of Attorney must be retained by Slepian & Schwartz, L.L.C. after the Closing)

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