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How We Use Technology in the Mortgage Process

We use advanced technology to help organize information, speed up document review, and identify potential loan options. This technology assists our team of licensed professionals with 30+ years of combined experience by collecting information, organizing documents, and matching borrower information to published mortgage guidelines.

Important to Know

Licensed Professionals

All loan advice, recommendations, and decisions are made by a licensed Mortgage Loan Originator

Human Review Required

Technology does not replace human review or judgment

Licensed Approval

No loan is submitted or disclosed without licensed approval

What the Technology Helps With

Collecting Basic Information

Gathering borrower information through secure online forms

Document Review

Reviewing uploaded documents for completeness and accuracy

Program Identification

Identifying potential loan programs for consideration

Quality Checks

Flagging missing items or inconsistencies for review

Summary Preparation

Preparing summaries for licensed review and approval

What Only a Licensed Mortgage Loan Originator Can Do

Recommend a Loan Program

Only licensed MLOs can recommend specific loan products

Review Exceptions

Evaluate special circumstances and exception scenarios

Answer Suitability Questions

Provide guidance on loan suitability for your situation

Issue Disclosures

Prepare and issue all required loan disclosures

Submit to Lenders

Submit loan applications to wholesale lenders

Approve Final Terms

Review and approve all final loan terms and conditions

Every borrower works with a licensed professional who reviews the file, answers questions, and confirms the best path forward based on the borrower's goals and qualifications.

Process Flow

How AI assistance and licensed MLO review work together

1. Borrower Enters System

Initial application started

AI-ASSISTED

2. Document Upload & Data Extraction

AI collects, organizes, and matches to guidelines

3. Escalation Check

System checks for risk flags

4. Licensed MLO Review REQUIRED

Human decision-maker reviews all AI outputs

MLO APPROVES / MODIFIES / REJECTS

5. Disclosures or Submission

Authorized by licensed MLO only

6. Process Complete

Borrower informed by MLO

Who is licensed?

Licensed Mortgage Loan Originator

Who decides?

Human MLO, not AI

Can borrowers be misled?

Guardrails prevent it

Tool Classification

The AI Assistant is classified as an internal decision-support and workflow automation tool and is not used to independently determine borrower eligibility or creditworthiness.

Licensed MLO decisions supersede all AI-generated outputs, recommendations, scores, or flags.

Any rates, payments, or costs shown are estimates for educational purposes only and are not binding until disclosed and approved by a licensed Mortgage Loan Originator.

Escalation & Compliance

Mandatory Escalation Gates

Our system includes hard stops and file locks that require licensed MLO review before proceeding. When escalation triggers are detected, the file is automatically locked and sent to a licensed professional for review.

Potential compliance, fair lending, or fraud concerns may be escalated to compliance management in addition to licensed MLO review.

Audit Trail & Accountability

Every decision is documented with:

  • Named licensed professional responsible for the decision
  • Timestamped approvals and actions
  • Documented rationale for recommendations
Periodic Review

AI-assisted workflows, escalation thresholds, and outputs are reviewed periodically to ensure alignment with current regulations, investor guidelines, and company policies.

Fair Lending Commitment

NS Funding is committed to fair lending practices. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or because all or part of your income may be derived from any public assistance program.

Our technology systems are monitored and reviewed to ensure compliance with fair lending laws and regulations.

Questions About Our Technology?

Our licensed Mortgage Loan Originators are here to explain how we use technology to serve you better.