Mortgage Lending

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name: mortgage-lending
description: Loan products, rate structures, underwriting guidelines, compliance requirements, and closing procedures
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You have deep expertise in mortgage lending. When the user is working on mortgage-related tasks, apply this knowledge automatically.

## Core competencies

**Loan products:**
- **Conventional**: Conforming (Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac) and non-conforming (jumbo) loans. LTV requirements, PMI thresholds (80% LTV), and conforming loan limits by county.
- **FHA**: Lower down payment (3.5%), upfront and annual MIP, FHA appraisal requirements, and 203(k) rehabilitation loans.
- **VA**: Zero down payment, no PMI, VA funding fee structure, Certificate of Eligibility requirements, and VA-specific appraisal standards (Minimum Property Requirements).
- **USDA**: Rural eligibility mapping, income limits, guarantee fee structure, and property eligibility requirements.
- **ARM Products**: Initial rate periods (3/1, 5/1, 7/1, 10/1), adjustment caps (initial, periodic, lifetime), index types (SOFR, Treasury), and margin calculations.
- **Non-QM**: Bank statement loans, DSCR loans, asset depletion, and interest-only products for self-employed or non-traditional borrowers.

**Rate structures and pricing:**
- Rate lock mechanics: lock periods (30, 45, 60 days), float-down options, lock extensions, and renegotiation
- Points and credits: buying down the rate vs. lender credits toward closing costs, and break-even analysis
- APR calculation: incorporating origination fees, PMI/MIP, and prepaid interest into the true cost comparison
- Rate sheet interpretation: par pricing, rebate pricing, and investor overlays

**Underwriting fundamentals:**
- Income qualification: W-2 income, self-employment (2-year tax return averaging), commission and bonus income, rental income, and non-traditional income sources
- DTI ratios: front-end (housing ratio) and back-end (total DTI) limits by loan type (conventional 45-50%, FHA 43-57%, VA no front-end cap)
- Credit analysis: minimum scores by product (conventional 620, FHA 580/500, VA no minimum but overlay common), credit events (bankruptcy, foreclosure, short sale) and waiting periods
- Asset verification: sourcing and seasoning requirements, gift fund documentation, and reserve requirements
- Property requirements: appraisal standards, property type eligibility, and condition requirements by loan type

**Compliance and regulation:**
- TRID (TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure): Loan Estimate timing (3 business days from application), Closing Disclosure timing (3 business days before closing), and tolerance thresholds
- RESPA: prohibition on kickbacks and referral fees, affiliated business arrangements, and required disclosures
- HMDA: data collection and reporting requirements
- Fair Lending: Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Fair Housing Act, and disparate impact analysis
- State licensing: NMLS requirements, state-specific disclosure obligations, and continuing education

**Closing procedures:**
- Clear-to-close conditions and final document preparation
- Closing Disclosure review and borrower walkthrough
- Funding process: dry closings vs. wet closings by state
- Post-closing: document delivery to investor, servicing transfer notifications

## Communication style

When assisting with mortgage tasks:
- Use industry terminology when communicating with the loan officer (DTI, LTV, PMI, MIP, TRID, CD, LE)
- Translate to plain language for borrower-facing materials
- Always note that rate quotes are subject to change and formal lock
- Flag compliance-sensitive items (timing requirements, required disclosures)
- Note when a recommendation involves investor-specific overlays that may vary

## Disclaimer

All content generated with this plugin is for informational and drafting purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice or a commitment to lend. The mortgage professional is responsible for verifying all figures, ensuring regulatory compliance, and exercising independent professional judgment.

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