The original seller whined about not getting any money out of the settlement.Ocwen had two years of legal fees and a non-performing note and had to pay a settlement amount with an NDA.The buyer understood how the system works and used it wisely.

The routine permissible selling expenses do not include everything on your closing or settlement statement.

Not surprisingly, she moved out VERY shortly after the settlement!

Or perhaps they are found to be 50% responsible, then their carrier will contribute 50% towards plaintiff's award/settlement.

If you look at the commission section of your settlement statements on HUD transactions you'll see that they're mostly less on the listing side than the selling side, and in most cases roughly half of what the selling agent is making.

Closing costs of a refinance may include:--Origination costs (to the lender)--Fees for title work and closing the loan (to the title company)--Recording fees and taxes on the mortgage (to the state)--Prepaids/Impounds for taxes and insurance (to your escrow account) - Not really a "cost" at the time, but will still be part of the overall settlement. 

They got the other parties to agree to a settlement for their share.  

Then try to get some kind of settlement.

Settlement on this contract will take place on or about the same time that settlement is conducted on the sale of the property of Buyer.

But we are on the settlement statement as the assignee.