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Clear At Closing Conditions

Process of reviewing documentation to confirm that all outstanding closing conditions are satisfied.

Term Source: MISMO Life of Loan

Term Type: Process

Focus Area: #MISMOLifeOfLoan, #Origination

Client Management System (CMS)

As of fiscal year 2008, all agencies are required to utilize an automated counseling application of their choice. The application is generally referred to as the �Client Management System�. The purpose of the system is to automate counseling services, store client data, and interface with the Housing Counseling System's Agency Reporting Module to submit required data to HUD.

Term Source: MISMO (Non-LDD)

Term Type: Process

Focus Area: #Origination

Close Line Of Credit Request

Requests that a line of credit be closed after receiving a payoff under a separate cover. AKA: account Closure Letter.

Term Source: LDD Document

Term Type: Document

Focus Area: #LDD, #Origination, #Servicing

Closing Disclosure

The CFPB Closing Disclosure document. Provides disclosures that help consumers in understanding all of the costs of the transaction.

Term Source: LDD Document

Term Type: Document

Focus Area: #LDD, #Origination

Closing Disclosure: Alternate Form

Closing Disclosure using the alternative disclosures and modifications permitted for transactions without a seller. Refers to Exhibit H 25(J) "Modification to Closing Disclosure for Transaction Not Involving Seller" in the CFPB Integrated Mortgage Disclosures Regulation.

Term Source: LDD Document

Term Type: Document

Focus Area: #LDD, #Origination

Closing Disclosure: Borrower Only

For split disclosures, the borrower-only representation.

Term Source: LDD Document

Term Type: Document

Focus Area: #LDD, #Origination

Closing Disclosure: Model Form

Closing Disclosure providing both borrower and seller sides of the real estate transaction. Refers to Exhibit H 25(A) "Mortgage Loan Transaction Closing Disclosure Model Form" in the CFPB Integrated Mortgage Disclosures Regulation.

Term Source: LDD Document

Term Type: Document

Focus Area: #LDD, #Origination

Closing Disclosure: Seller Only

For split disclosures, the property seller-only representation.

Term Source: LDD Document

Term Type: Document

Focus Area: #LDD, #Origination

Closing Instructions

Describes the conditions that must be met in order to complete the closing. Provided by Lender to Closing Agent. AKA: Lender Closing Instructions, Settlement Agent Instructions.

Term Source: LDD Document

Term Type: Document

Focus Area: #LDD, #Origination

Closing/Funding

Process of Closing and Funding a mortgage loan.

Term Source: MISMO Life of Loan

Term Type: Process

Focus Area: #MISMOLifeOfLoan, #Origination

Collaborate on Final CD Fees

Process of reconciling the loan fees with the Settlement Agent to ensure accuracy of the final Closing Disclosure (CD).

Term Source: MISMO Life of Loan

Term Type: Process

Focus Area: #MISMOLifeOfLoan, #Origination

Collaborate on UCD/CD

Process of collecting and confirming data both internally and with third parties that will be used to produce a Closing Disclosure (CD) for the Borrower and the Uniform Closing Dataset (UCD) for GSE delivery.

Term Source: MISMO Life of Loan

Term Type: Process

Focus Area: #MISMOLifeOfLoan, #Origination

Collect Borrower Information

Process of obtaining Loan Application information from the Borrower(s).

Term Source: MISMO Life of Loan

Term Type: Process

Focus Area: #MISMOLifeOfLoan, #Origination

Collect HMDA Data

The process of collecting loan-level data required for HMDA reporting, typically from multiple systems, depending on the Lender's or Servicer's business model.

Term Source: MISMO Life of Loan

Term Type: Process

Focus Area: #MISMOLifeOfLoan, #Origination, #Servicing

Collect Missing Documents

Process of collaborating with appropriate parties to retrieve outstanding documents required for loan servicing.

Term Source: MISMO Life of Loan

Term Type: Process

Focus Area: #MISMOLifeOfLoan, #Origination

Comparative Income Analysis

The lender uses a comparative income analysis document to compare the performance of a self-employed borrower's business over a period of years to determine its viability. Fannie Mae Form 1088 July 96.

Term Source: LDD Document

Term Type: Document

Focus Area: #LDD, #Origination

Complete Loan Application

Process of completing the Loan Application information regarding the property, the Borrower(s), and the requested loan.

Term Source: MISMO Life of Loan

Term Type: Process

Focus Area: #MISMOLifeOfLoan, #Origination

Complete Processing

Process of validating the information contained on the loan application and other Borrower and property details required to decision the application.

Term Source: MISMO Life of Loan

Term Type: Process

Focus Area: #MISMOLifeOfLoan, #Origination

Compliance Agreement

Establishes that the borrower will accommodate changes to loan documentation that result from errors and omissions, to ensure that the documents conform to industry standards. AKA: Errors and Omissions, E & O.

Term Source: LDD Document

Term Type: Document

Focus Area: #LDD, #Origination

Compliance Inspection Report

A report given a lender by a designated compliance inspector indicating whether construction or repairs conform to conditions established by prior inspection.

Term Source: LDD Document, MBA Glossary

Term Type: Document

Focus Area: #LDD, #MBAGlossary, #Origination

 

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