Power of Attorney
Defined by Onias Derilus, Mortgage Capital · NMLS# 1859012 · Florida licensed mortgage broker
A power of attorney is a legal document that authorizes someone to sign mortgage and closing paperwork on another person's behalf.
What Power of Attorney means
Lenders accept a power of attorney when a borrower cannot attend closing, such as a deployed service member or someone out of state. The POA must usually be specific to the transaction, recorded with the deed. Approved by the lender and title company in advance. A general POA is often rejected for mortgages.
Florida example
A VA borrower stationed overseas used a specific power of attorney so a spouse in Jacksonville could sign the closing documents. The title company confirmed the POA language and recorded it alongside the mortgage.
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