Manual Underwriting
Defined by Onias Derilus, Mortgage Capital · NMLS# 1859012 · Florida licensed mortgage broker
Manual underwriting is a hands-on loan review by a person. It is used when software cannot approve the file. A real underwriter reads your full story.
What Manual Underwriting means
Strong savings or a long job history can help. Compensating factors carry real weight here. It opens doors for unique files.
Florida example
A Florida buyer with thin credit may need a manual review. We present the strengths that support approval. That can win a yes.
What it is
Manual underwriting is a hands-on review by a person instead of software. It is used when an automated system cannot approve a file.
The underwriter looks at the full story behind your numbers.
When it helps
Manual underwriting can approve buyers with thin credit or unusual income. Compensating factors carry real weight.
We know how to present a strong manual file. Reach out and we will make your case to the lender.