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Step #1 Loan Application
The borrower provides financial information to an Alpine Mortgage Loan Officer such as employment information, payment for monthly bills, savings and other liquid assets.
A variety of loan programs are presented and one is chosen that best suits the borrower's needs.
The Loan officer will provide a detailed analysis of the down payment, closing costs and, mortgage payments
Step #2 Request for Approval
Borrower's financial information is submitted electronically for loan analysis and approval.
Step #3 Appraisal, Title And Escrow
Alpine Mortgage Loan Officer orders the following:

Appraisal to determine market value of the property

Title report to determine any liens or encumbrances on the property.

Escrow company to open escrow and to prepare for closing date.
Step #4 Request for Final Approval
When the "property package" is completed, including a finished appraisal and title report, it is combined with the previously approved "credit package"' including any conditions, and set for final approval.
Step #5 Closing!
The closing documents are sent to the escrow company.
The escrow officer completes their portion of the closing documents and an appointment to sign is made with the borrower.
Normally, there is a lag time of one to two days between the document signing and the actual loan closing.
Documents are recorded and title to the property transfers to the borrower.


"The entire process can take as little as 1 - 3 weeks"