Escrow & Title
The purpose of a power of attorney in real estate closing is to:
AAllow the lender to sign documents on behalf of the borrower without consent
BAuthorize a designated person (attorney-in-fact) to sign closing documents on behalf of a party who cannot attend✓ Correct
CGrant the title company authority to disburse all funds
DAuthorize AREC to oversee the closing process
Explanation
A power of attorney is a legal document authorizing one person (the attorney-in-fact) to sign documents and take legal actions on behalf of another. In real estate, it is used when a principal cannot attend closing to execute the necessary documents.
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