Process Guide

How Long Does Closing Take?

Most conventional purchase loans close in about 21–45 days from an accepted contract, depending on appraisal, title, underwriting conditions, and how quickly everyone responds. Refinance timelines can be similar, with a required closing-disclosure waiting period before signing.

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Contract-to-Close Milestones

Closing day is the finish line of several parallel workstreams.

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What Determines 21 Days vs 45 Days

The calendar is flexible until dependencies slip.

  • Appraisal scheduling and any repair re-inspections
  • How complete your income and asset package is
  • Condo or manufactured-home project documentation
  • Title issues such as liens, probate, or payoff delays
  • Buyer/seller negotiation over repairs or credits

Buyer Action Items

Do these immediately after going under contract.

  • Return disclosures and upload documents the same day
  • Schedule homeowners insurance early
  • Avoid new debt and large unexplained deposits
  • Watch email/text for underwriting conditions daily
  • Confirm wire instructions only by trusted phone callback

How We Manage the Calendar

We track loan, title, and appraisal dates as one timeline.

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))}

Keep Exploring

Related guides to help you compare options and move toward pre-approval.

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Underwriting stages inside the closing calendar.

What Documents Will I Need?

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