Lesson 21 – Closings

Lesson 21

Closings

In this lesson, you’ll learn what happens at closing, how money is settled (debits/credits), how prorations are computed, what RESPA/TRID requires, and why certain transactions must be reported to the IRS.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

  • Describe pre-closing procedures and settlement statements.
  • Apply proration calculations and identify debits and credits.

Recommended approach

For best results, complete this lesson in the sequence below. The course is designed to build knowledge step-by-step and reinforce key concepts through practice. Please review ALL of the lesson materials available for this lesson.

  1. Watch the lesson video (Materials tab): focus on definitions and real-life examples
  2. Review the slides: use them to organize notes and key terms.
  3. Complete the chapter reading: pay special attention to formulas, examples, and the practice problems.
  4. Take the chapter quiz: confirm mastery and identify any areas that need review.

Passing standard: A score of 80% is required on chapter assessments.

If you score below 80%, review the missed topics and retake the quiz. This process is intended to strengthen retention and improve exam readiness.

Chapter resources

PowerPoint Video

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Recommended: watch once before reading, then rewatch any sections you missed before the quiz.

Chapter PDF

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Focus areas: pre-closing procedures, settlement statements, prorations, and RESPA/TRID requirements.

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Next step
Complete the Chapter Quiz. A minimum score of 80% is required to pass.

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