With regard to real estate sales, a document, usually prepared by a title company and signed by the buyer and seller, that sets forth charges against, credits to and adjustments between the parties. Settlement statements are prepared and signed as a part of refinance transactions as well. For some transactions (generally, those involving residential real estate), RESPA requires the use of a standardized form known as the HUD-1 Settlement Statement.
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