Application Documents
Your Advisors Mortgage loan originator (also known as a loan officer) gathers information from you, and with that information, creates your loan application. You will sign the application in the appropriate places, and the loan officer will submit the application along with various documents required to the processing department.
How Does Mortgage Processing Work?
A processor is responsible for opening your application file and beginning the work of processing your loan documents. This is done via software specifically designed for the mortgage industry so it can be later uploaded to an underwriter for review. The processor is responsible for the following tasks:
*Entering your data into the mortgage processing system
*Checking documents for accuracy
*For reverse mortgages, examining the HECM Certificate
*For FHA & HECM's: Ordering an FHA Case number OR transfer of a case number
*For VA, examining your DD214 and other documents
*Ordering a title report to validate ownership of your home
*Obtaining updates on real estate taxes and tax bills
*Ordering an appraisal on your property to determine its value and condition
*Ordering payoffs from your current mortgage company
*Submitting your application and documents to underwriting
*Advising the loan officer that the loan has been approved with conditions
*Uploading conditions required by the underwriter to close your loan
*Getting your loan ready for a clear to close by the underwriting department
*Scheduling your closing and contacting all parties who need to attend
*Post Closing : Making sure your funding and payoffs are disbursed.