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Automated Underwriting System

Defined by Onias Derilus, Mortgage Capital · NMLS# 1859012 · Florida licensed mortgage broker

An automated underwriting system is software lenders use to review a loan. It checks your credit, income, and debt fast.

What Automated Underwriting System means

The system compares your file against program rules. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac each run their own version.

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A clean automated approval speeds your loan. It also gives an early read on how strong your file is.

What it is

An automated underwriting system is software lenders use to review a loan file fast. It checks credit, income, and debt against program rules.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac each run their own version.

Why it matters

A clean automated approval speeds your loan and can ease documentation. It gives an early read on your file.

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Verify the details for your own situation against these government and agency sources: IRS ITIN overview and CFPB non-QM explainer.

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