As a mortgage application moves through the process of approval, it leaves the hands of the processor and moves on to the desk of the underwriter. The underwriter acts as a gatekeeper in the loan approval process. When purchasing a home, the loan cannot close or be funded without the approval of an underwriter.



Mortgage loan approval is contingent upon several factors, such as your credit history and perceived risk. It is the job of the underwriter to make sure all of these factors meet the particular loan guidelines. In addition, the underwriter makes sure all the tax, title, insurance, credit and asset, and closing documentation is in place. The underwriter has final responsibility for the loan and gives it final approval. If the loan is denied, it can often be appealed, but the facts must be in place to support any change of an underwriter’s decision.

If you’re interested in purchasing a home or refinancing your current home in Winston-Salem or the surrounding areas, give us a call! We can discuss your financial goals and discuss a loan program that might be right for you.