The Application
Applying is the first step that gives us the information we need to help determine program eligibility for your needs and goals. It is vitally important that this information is accurate to prevent any roadblocks later in the process.
The Qualification
This will take 24 hours for conventional loans and slightly longer for alternative loan products. If you are buying a home, this will be provided to your Realtor for better leverage in negotiating price.
The Documentation
Paperwork supporting the application must also be submitted. Information commonly sought includes pay stubs, two years’ tax returns and account statements verifying the source of the down payment, funds to close and reserves. This step is extremely important and often is the one step that can hold up a loan. Please sign and date and then send disclosures back if you have not already, and include any documentation that your transaction coordinator or advisor have requested.
The Hunt
Begin shopping for a house. Once you find the right one, the terms of the sale will be negotiated, including the price and potentially the terms of the loan being sought.
The Appraisal
Lenders require an appraisal on all home sales. By knowing the true value of the home, the borrower is protected from overpaying. This will be ordered by a member of our team after your home inspection is completed and approved if this is a purchase transaction. This generally takes five to seven days and may be longer (or shorter), depending on volume.
The Title Report
This was ordered earlier by the listing agent in a purchase transaction or by your advisor for a refinance and should have been received by now. It will show if there are liens or other problems with the property that may delay or prevent closing.
Termite Inspection
While most purchase loans do not require a formal inspection for termite and water damage, some loans (especially government loans) allow for the possibility. If problems are found, repairs may be necessary.
Processor’s Review
All pertinent information will be packaged by your mortgage professional and sent to the lending underwriter, including any explanations that may be needed, such as reasons for derogatory credit.
The Submission
At this point all the information collected is organized and sent to an underwriter for approval. Depending on the volume, product type, and lender this may take as little as 24 to 72 hours.
Mortgage Insurance
Many lenders require private mortgage insurance when borrowers put down less than 20 percent on a loan.
The Conditions
The underwriter will send an approval which usually includes some conditions. These may be “prior to doc” or “prior to closing.” It is very important that any of these requiring action or documentation be taken care of immediately. Any delay will cause a delay in signing. These are then sent to the underwriter for final review and approval. This generally takes 24 to 72 hours.
Insurance
Lenders require fire and hazard insurance (often referred to as Homeowners Insurance) on the replacement value of the structure. Flood insurance will also be required if the property is located in a flood zone. In California, some lenders require earthquake insurance on condominiums.
The Docs
When everything is approved by the underwriter, docs can be ordered. These are the papers you will sign to close and fund your loan. These take 24 to 48 hours to be completed. They are then sent to the title company.
The Signing
When the title company has worked their magic with the numbers they will call and set up an appointment for you to sign. This usually takes about 24 hours after they receive the docs. These are then sent to the lender.
The Funding And Recording
All the signatures and closing conditions are checked and the loan approved for funding and recording. This will usually be 24 to 48 hours after signing. On rare occasion, additional signatures or conditions may need to be met and could cause a delay.
Closing
Documents transferring title will now be officially recorded by the County Recorder.
Applying is the first step that gives us the information we need to help determine program eligibility for your needs and goals. It is vitally important that this information is accurate to prevent any roadblocks later in the process.
The Qualification
This will take 24 hours for conventional loans and slightly longer for alternative loan products. If you are buying a home, this will be provided to your Realtor for better leverage in negotiating price.
The Documentation
Paperwork supporting the application must also be submitted. Information commonly sought includes pay stubs, two years’ tax returns and account statements verifying the source of the down payment, funds to close and reserves. This step is extremely important and often is the one step that can hold up a loan. Please sign and date and then send disclosures back if you have not already, and include any documentation that your transaction coordinator or advisor have requested.
The Hunt
Begin shopping for a house. Once you find the right one, the terms of the sale will be negotiated, including the price and potentially the terms of the loan being sought.
The Appraisal
Lenders require an appraisal on all home sales. By knowing the true value of the home, the borrower is protected from overpaying. This will be ordered by a member of our team after your home inspection is completed and approved if this is a purchase transaction. This generally takes five to seven days and may be longer (or shorter), depending on volume.
The Title Report
This was ordered earlier by the listing agent in a purchase transaction or by your advisor for a refinance and should have been received by now. It will show if there are liens or other problems with the property that may delay or prevent closing.
Termite Inspection
While most purchase loans do not require a formal inspection for termite and water damage, some loans (especially government loans) allow for the possibility. If problems are found, repairs may be necessary.
Processor’s Review
All pertinent information will be packaged by your mortgage professional and sent to the lending underwriter, including any explanations that may be needed, such as reasons for derogatory credit.
The Submission
At this point all the information collected is organized and sent to an underwriter for approval. Depending on the volume, product type, and lender this may take as little as 24 to 72 hours.
Mortgage Insurance
Many lenders require private mortgage insurance when borrowers put down less than 20 percent on a loan.
The Conditions
The underwriter will send an approval which usually includes some conditions. These may be “prior to doc” or “prior to closing.” It is very important that any of these requiring action or documentation be taken care of immediately. Any delay will cause a delay in signing. These are then sent to the underwriter for final review and approval. This generally takes 24 to 72 hours.
Insurance
Lenders require fire and hazard insurance (often referred to as Homeowners Insurance) on the replacement value of the structure. Flood insurance will also be required if the property is located in a flood zone. In California, some lenders require earthquake insurance on condominiums.
The Docs
When everything is approved by the underwriter, docs can be ordered. These are the papers you will sign to close and fund your loan. These take 24 to 48 hours to be completed. They are then sent to the title company.
The Signing
When the title company has worked their magic with the numbers they will call and set up an appointment for you to sign. This usually takes about 24 hours after they receive the docs. These are then sent to the lender.
The Funding And Recording
All the signatures and closing conditions are checked and the loan approved for funding and recording. This will usually be 24 to 48 hours after signing. On rare occasion, additional signatures or conditions may need to be met and could cause a delay.
Closing
Documents transferring title will now be officially recorded by the County Recorder.
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