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Underwriting: Credit

Use the following resources to better understand Loan Prospector functions and results - learn how to review and document conventional/conforming loan applications receiving an Accept or Caution risk class.

Easy to Print References
Documenting Lawful Residency Status for Non-U.S. Citizens
Loan Prospector® - How to Order Automated Underwriting and Merged Credit With or Without Reference Numbers [PDF 498K]
Loan Prospector - How to Order Automated Underwriting and Reorder Credit [PDF 937K]
Loan Prospector - How to Order Automated Underwriting with Reference Numbers [PDF 498K]
Loan Prospector - How to Order Merged Credit With or Without Reference Numbers [PDF 498K]
Loan Prospector Documentation Matrix [PDF 121K]
Loan Prospector Feedback Messages (Cause & Resolution) [PDF 118K]
Loan Prospector Feedback Messages [PDF 290K]
Loan Prospector Functionality Guide [PDF 937K]
Ordering Merged Credit (LoanProspector.com System-to-System Access Method) [PDF 339K]
Selection and Use of Credit Scores [PDF 40K]
Underwriting Training and Education Resources [PDF 73K]
Using Loan Prospector Merged Credit Options (Loan Prospector Browser Access Method) [PDF 498K]

Online Self-study
Borrowers with Limited or No Credit - 30 min
Factors Used in Loan Prospector
How to Read a Credit Report

Training Events workshop Workshop     webevent Web Event
Loan Prospector Documentation Requirements web event - 2 hr
Overview of Recent Announcements and Guide Changes web event - 90 min     New
Underwriting with Loan Prospector workshop - 1 day

Additional Online Resources
Discover Gold Through Quality (Quality Control and Fraud Prevention Best Practices)

Freddie Mac's Single-Family Seller/Servicer Guide
  • Guide Section 2.2.1: Introduction to Loan Prospector
  • Guide Chapter 37: Underwriting the Borrower
  • Guide Chapter 44: Appraisal Reports, Inspection Reports and No-Appraisal MAF

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