Power of Positivity in our New Normal. Hosted by: Victor Ciardelli, President & CEO Nik Athanasiou – COO Thursday, April 23 rd
MARKET UPDATE
Mortgage rates remain historically low. + Rates reached an all-time low in March, and remain near historic lows
+ Low rates = greater affordability for home buyers
+ Despite the economic impact of COVID-19, analysts predict we will bounce back to a healthy housing market this year and next year
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected so many areas of our lives and is challenging for all. We want to help you by offering mortgage solutions that enable a safe and healthy path to homeownership.
ECONOMY
The job market impact on homebuying. + 22 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits in the last four weeks.
+ Borrowers should be prepared to provide verification of employment and disclose changes in income/employment.
+ Borrowers considering forbearance should contact their mortgage servicer for details.
Digital Mortgage Takes less than 15 minutes. Best Online Mortgage Lender
+ Clients can price their own loan, select their preferred product and complete the loan application at Rate.com. + The Digital Mortgage generates recommended loan options with real-time rates, automatically pulls their credit and runs AUS so they can be preapproved in minutes. + Clients instantly receive credit scores from three bureaus and a real-time approval letter.
Applicant subject to credit and underwriting approval. Not all applicants will be approved for financing. Receipt of application does not represent an approval for financing or interest rate guarantee. Restrictions may apply.
Transfersafe
+ Clients can upload their documents from their computers or phones, and everything
A secure document portal that’s friendly and easy to use.
+ The personalized to-do list guides next steps and necessary loan conditions.
is collected in one safe, easy-to-access place.
+ Identifying and requesting additional docs from the client is quick and efficient.
Automation Tools Automated Underwriting, Data Verification & Validation
AccountChek
The WorkNumber
AutoApp & e-Sign
LoanBeam
Automated bank statement gathering and updating make asset verification as easy as possible.
Automated income integration eliminates the need to collect paystubs and W-2s.
Automated disclosures facilitate faster delivery and document signatures.
Automated tax return and income calculations, as well as identification of missing data, save hours.
APPRAISALS
Alternative valuation options enable social distancing. +
Appraisal Waivers: PIW/ACE means no appraisal required!
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Desktop Appraisals: Appraisers can find and use any images of the home found digitally on record. Eligible for all purchase transactions.
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Exterior-Only: “Drive-by� option which means no attempt to obtain interior photos.
Applicant subject to eligibility requirements. Restrictions will apply.
FLASHCLOSE
Saves time and lets clients close from their own home. FlashCloseâ„ Hybrid
FlashCloseâ„ eClose
Allows borrowers to review and e-sign most documents ahead of time, shortening the closing.
The borrower can complete the closing entirely online.
The remaining documents are notarized in-person. MORE INFO
Not eligible for all loan types or investors. Conventional loans only. Eligible for primary, 2nd home and investment properties. Restrictions may apply.
All documents are eSigned and the notarization is completed via secured webcam with licensed, remote notary. MORE INFO
Full eClose is not currently eligible in Alaska, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, West Virginia and Wyoming.
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Click to find a Guaranteed Rate loan officer near you for more info
POWER OF POSITIVITY
Your resources for the uplifting and the inspirational +
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Daily Positivity
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Thank you. Direct additional questions to GRC@rate.com
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