Who will be at the closing?

The closing agent acts as our agent and will represent us at the closing. He/she will contact you prior to closing to talk about your final documents and to provide a final breakdown of your closing fees. If you have any questions the closing agent cannot answer during the closing, ask them to contact us by phone and we will get you the answers you need - before the closing is over.

What happens at the loan closing?

The closing will take place at one of our branch locations or at the office of an attorney in your area, who will act as our agent. If you are purchasing a new home, the seller may also be at the closing to transfer ownership to you.

During the closing you will be reviewing and signing several loan papers. The closing agent or attorney conducting the closing will be able to answer any questions you have and you may feel free to contact us for further clarifications.

Does Northfield Savings Bank provide financing for manufactured homes?

We define manufactured housing as housing units which are factory built with a steel undercarriage that remains as a structural component and limits the structure to a single story. These types of manufactured homes are sometimes known as mobile homes. We do not consider other factory-built housing (not built on a permanent chassis), such as modular, prefabricated, panelized, or sectional housing, to be manufactured housing. If your home is one of these types, please complete the application indicating your home is a single family home.

How long does it take for the property appraisal to be completed?

Licensed appraisers who are familiar with home values in your area perform appraisals. We order the appraisal as soon as the appraisal fee is paid. Generally, it takes 10-14 days before the written report is sent to us. We follow up with the appraiser to insure that it is completed as soon as possible. If you are refinancing, and an interior inspection of the home is necessary, the appraiser should contact you to schedule a viewing appointment. If you do not hear from the appraiser within seven days of the order date, please inform your Mortgage Banking Officer.