How To Think Like An Underwriter Flashcards
Another name for the loan application is
A: 1003
B: 1008
C: CD
D: HUD-1
A: 1003
Lets Continue about Underwriting!
- Underwriting is the process where Lending institutions determine process if the customer is accountable, responsible and eligible for its services
- Ability to repay rule: The ability-to-repay rule is the reasonable determination majority of mortgage lenders are required to make that the client is able to pay back the loan.
- There are specific rules and regulations/requirements that MUST
be followed when going through the loan application
Automated Underwriting
- Automated underwriting is a technology driven underwriting process that provides a computer generated loan decision.
- The lending industry is broadly migrating to the use of new technology driven loan underwriting platforms to improve
the processing time for all types of loans
What are the different loan Programs?
- Conventional
- FHA
- UT Housing
- VA
- USDA Rural Housing
- Reverse Mortgage
- Jumbo
Conventional Loan
- Some Pros’ and Cons’
Pros:
* As low as 3%-5% down
* Minimum FICO score of 620
Cons:
* Longer waiting periods on credit delinquencies
* Rates are slightly higher
VA LOAN
Pros
* $0 down program for veterans
* Minimum Fico Score 620
* Shorter waiting period on credit delinquencies
Cons
* VA funding Fee
* County Loan Limits
FHA LOAN
Lets talk about FHA Loans:
Pros:
As low as 3.5% down
Minimum FICO score 620
Cons:
Mortgage Insurance for the life of the loan for FHA Higher Rates
Income limits
County Loan Limits
USDA Rural Housing Loans
Pros:
* $0 Down program
* Minimum Fico Score: 640
* Shorter waiting period on credit delinquencies
Cons:
* Areas are determined
* County income limits
* Lower DTI Ratios
Automated underwriting is called
A: Technology Driven Underwriting Process That Gives A Computer Generated Loan Decision
B: A Process Where The Loan Application Is Checked By Loan Analysts
C: Both A & B
D: None Of The Above
A: Technology Driven Underwriting Process That Gives A Computer Generated Loan Decision
What is Pre-Qualified?
- Submitting the loan application and having your credit pulled to determine if you are eligible to receive a loan
What is Pre-Approval?
*Pre- Approval is the BEST!
* The following conditions have to be completed:
* Loan Application- Completed!
* Credit Pulled
* Income & Asset documents have been reviewed
* File ran through automated underwriting system
Desk Top Underwriting
Desk top underwriting is
* an automated program used by loan originators to quality a sorrower through Fannie Mae policies and requirements for a
conventional loan
* Desktop underwriter is also used for FHA loans
What is the Approval Process?
- The loan file must have all required documentations
- Loan officer MUST review the file to ensure everything is complete accurately
- Underwriter must evaluate the four C’s
What are the 4 C’s
*Character
* Capacity
* Capital
* Conditions
Denial
Mortgage loan requests that do not meet the minimum requirements and fall short of the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac requirements will most likely have a statement that issues an underwriting denial