Both of the prior answers are kind of right but not really.The best wholetail is not just a quick turn.

Your intermediary must be in place prior to the closing of the sale to provide the proper documentation.

@Jesse LeBlancWere you the buyer and did the title company release the funds prior to closing?

You kind of jumped the gun with the purchase in evaluating the entire picture prior to purchase, but it is what is right?

Quote from @Michael Dallas: Give them clear instructions and expectations.

He can however instruct you what your options are throughout the transaction.

Does BP have any tools that could help me to make sure that I am staying on top of everything prior to the closing table? 

Prior to the 3-day workshop (3 weeks before) they gave us access to the portal on their site where we could prepare and learn a little bit about what we were going to be learning in person, also questions to get to know us better and our goals.

I'm a local broker and PM -- The first lien is indeed "first" position, being it was owned free and clear prior to recordation. 

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