mortgage underwriting
-the process of risk evaluation for a loan
lender risks
-default by the borrower
-a decline in value of property that serves as security for the loan
-a lack of other assets that could be attached in the event of foreclosure and subsequent deficiency
three criteria applicant is evaluated by
-credit history
-income
-other assets
housing expense ration (HER)
-percentage of the borrower’s monthly gross income that is required to make the monthly loan payment
-monthly PITI/monthly gross income
total obligation ratio (TOR)
-percentage of the borrower’s monthly gross income that is required to make the monthly loan (PITI) payment plus payments on any other recurring debt obligations