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Lower, LLC dba Homeside Financial Equal Housing Opportunity Lender NMLS ID#: 1124061. www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org
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‍Applications are subject to credit approval. Terms and conditions subject to change. Restrictions may apply, call 888-826-2710 for complete loan details. By refinancing your existing loan, your total finance charge may be higher over the life of the loan. Any stated interest rate may change or not be available at the time of loan commitment, lock-in, or closing. Not affiliated with or acting on behalf of HUD, VA, FHA or any agency of the federal government. 8621 Robert Fulton Drive, Suite 150, Columbia, MD 21046

The Federal Equal Credit Opportunity Act prohibits creditors from discriminating against credit applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age (provided the applicant has the capacity to enter into a binding contract); because all or part of the applicant’s income derives from any public assistance program; or because the applicant has in good faith exercised any right under the Consumer Credit Protection Act. The Federal agency that administers compliance with this law concerning Homeside is:

Federal Trade Commission, Equal Credit Opportunity
Pennsylvania and 6th Street
Washington, DC 20580

In accordance with Section 326 of the USA Patriot Act, applicants for new accounts are requested to provide current picture identification that verifies identity including name, address and other identifying information.

Protection of our customer’s identity and confidentiality is our pledge to you. We proudly support all efforts to protect and maintain the security of our customers and our country.

Consumers wishing to file a complaint against a mortgage banker or a licensed mortgage banker residential mortgage loan originator should complete and send a complaint form to the Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending, 2601 North Lamar, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78705. Complaint forms and instructions may be obtained from the department’s website at www.sml.texas.gov. A toll-free consumer hotline is available at 1-877-276-5550.

The department maintains a recovery fund to make payments of certain actual out of pocket damages sustained by borrowers caused by acts of licensed mortgage banker residential mortgage loan originators. A written application for reimbursement from the recovery fund must be filed with and investigated by the department prior to the payment of a claim. For more information about the recovery fund, please consult the department’s website at www.sml.texas.gov.

You have a right to submit a written application for a mortgage loan or a home improvement loan or to request written information concerning typical loan terms that we are currently offering on mortgage loans and home improvement loans. It is illegal to establish a minimum mortgage amount of more than $10,000.00 or a minimum home improvement loan of more than $1,000.00. It is illegal to deny a loan or vary the terms and conditions of a loan because of the racial or ethnic trends or characteristics of the neighborhood or the age of the structure, but not because of its physical condition. If your application for a loan is rejected, you have a right to a written statement of the reason for the rejection. If you are granted a loan but the amount required for downpayment, the interest rate, term to maturity, application procedure, or other terms or conditions of the loan vary from terms or conditions offered in other neighborhoods, you have a right to a written statement of the reasons for the variation. The rights described in this notice are set forth in and limited by this act.

If you believe that your rights under this act have been violated, you should contact the Department of Insurance and Financial Services:

DIFS – Department of Insurance and Financial Services, Office of General Counsel
P.O. Box 30220
Lansing, MI 48909-7720
877 999 6442

The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (Department) evaluates our performance in meeting the financial services needs of this community, including the needs of low-income to moderate-income households. The Department takes this evaluation into account when deciding on certain applications submitted by us for approval by the Department. Your involvement is encouraged. You may obtain a copy of our evaluation. You may also submit signed, written comments about our performance in meeting community financial services needs to the Department.

The following provides, in general terms, underwriting criteria for a Mortgage Loan application. It is the policy of Lower, LLC to consider the creditworthiness of applicants and their ability the repay the loan for all Mortgage Loan applications. The primary factors used to determine creditworthiness include, but are not limited to, the following:

Lower, LLC reserves the right to verify funds that are indicated to be used for the earnest money deposit, down payment, and closing costs, if applicable.

A written certified appraisal, agency approved equivalent or property inspection waiver is required for all mortgage loans. The purpose of an appraisal is to determine whether the collateral is of sufficient value to cover the requested loan. It is important to note that not all loan programs require an appraisal. Please consult your licensed mortgage loan officer.

Interest rates are obtained and dependent on general market conditions. Contact Lower directly for current interest rates.

Loan programs and terms offered by Lower, LLC are established commensurate to the Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSE) guidelines and/or its investor criteria.

If the real estate is located in a special flood hazard area, flood insurance will be required and must meet the following requirements: (1) The community must be participating in an approved flood program; (2) Insurance must be obtained in the amount at least equal to the lowest of (a) the unpaid principal balance of the new loan amount, (b) the replacement cost of the insurable improvements, or (c) the maximum amount available; and (3) A copy of the insurance policy must be submitted to Lower, LLC on or before closing.

All loans originated within agency conforming and high-balance loan limits must conform to standard automated underwriting system eligibility requirements as well as any additional requirements or overlays imposed by the specific loan program. All loan applications for non-agency loan programs will be subject to all guidelines and requirements specific to the particular loan program.

Where recommended or required by an investor, an automated underwriting system (AUS) submission will be considered alongside manual application of loan program guidelines. The decision to lend is based on the particular loan program guidelines and underwriting of pertinent documents supplied by the applicant or a third party. A title search will be performed on all loans prior to closing and Lower, LLC must secure a commitment for title insurance prior to closing.

Lower, LLC will provide a written loan estimate of closing costs when sufficient information regarding the mortgage loan is available and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. In addition, other Federal and State Disclosures are provided that contain information on important terms and conditions associated with loan applications. It is Lower’s primary goal to provide the best customer experience possible, and to accomplish that goal we want Lower customers to be well informed!

This is a fee used to administer a construction-permanent loan. It includes monitoring draws and inspection fees during construction, as well as updates to the title of the property. This fee is reserved for transactions that allow you to finance the construction phase of your new home, after which, your loan converts into permeant financing with regular mortgage payments.

At the maturity of a reverse mortgage loan, the lender will have a claim against your property and you or your heir(s) may need to sell the property to repay the loan, or repay the loan from other assets in order to retain the property. The lender will charge an origination fee, a mortgage insurance premium, closing costs and/or servicing fees, which fees will be added to the loan balance.

The balance of the mortgage loan grows over time as interest is added to the loan balance. As long as you comply with the loan terms, you will retain title to the property until you sell or otherwise transfer the property, and therefore you are responsible for paying property taxes, insurance, maintenance and related taxes. Failing to pay these amounts may cause the loan to become due and may subject the property to a tax lien or other encumbrance and/or to foreclosure.

Interest on a reverse mortgage is not deductible from your income tax until you repay all or part of the loan.

Before obtaining a reverse mortgage, you should consult a trusted financial adviser or planner. There are government agencies and nonprofit organizations that can give you information about reverse mortgages. You can locate these resources at:

Please note that before you can complete an application for a Federal Housing Administration-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgage loan, you must undergo counseling with a counseling agency approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”). Your loan originator will provide you with a disclosure of available HUD-approved counseling agencies.