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How early must a lender give you the Closing Disclosure before you close?

At least three business days before closing.

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  1. At least 24 hours
  2. At least 14 days
  3. At least three business days ✔

Why: The Closing Disclosure is a five-page form with your final loan terms and costs. The three-day window gives you time to compare it with your Loan Estimate and ask questions.

Huh, didn't know that: You won't get a Closing Disclosure for a HELOC, but you should get a Truth-in-Lending disclosure.

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Answer: At least three business days. The Closing Disclosure is a five-page form with your final loan terms and costs. The three-day window gives you time to compare it with your Loan Estimate and ask questions.

  1. CFPB: What is a Closing Disclosure? www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/what-is-a-closing-disclosure-en-1983
    at least three business days before you close on the mortgage loan
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. CFPB: ARM rate caps www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/what-are-rate-caps-with-an-adjustable-rate-mortgage-arm-and-how-do-they-work-en-1951
    within three business days after you apply for a loan
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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