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The Process

Six steps. One person the whole way.

You are not handed off to a call center. You work directly with Terry, and you always know what happens next.

01Conversation & Strategy

Terry starts with your goals, timeline, income, assets and credit, and anything unusual about the scenario.

02Pre-Approval

Your documents are reviewed and verified up front, so your pre-approval holds up when it matters.

03Compare Programs

Loan programs and pricing are compared side by side, with the payment and the long-term cost shown for each.

04Application & Rate Lock

Once you are under contract or ready to refinance, the application is completed and your rate is locked.

05Underwriting & Appraisal

Terry works through conditions as they come up and keeps you and your real estate agent informed.

06Clear to Close

Final figures are reviewed with you before signing, then the loan funds and you get the keys.

What It Comes Down To

Four things you can count on.

Mortgage planning, not just a rate

As a Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist, Terry looks at how the loan fits your wider financial picture.

Loan and home, together

Financing and real estate under one roof means fewer handoffs and fewer surprises.

Specialty experience

Construction, FHA, VA, home equity and investment property loans.

Direct access

You work with Terry himself, from the first conversation to the closing table.

Come Prepared

What the file usually needs.

Every scenario is different. Terry confirms your exact list once, up front.

Income

W-2s and recent pay stubs, or for self-employed borrowers, tax returns and a year-to-date profit and loss statement.

Assets

Two to three months of statements for the accounts your down payment and reserves come from.

Identity

Government-issued ID, plus residency documents or a VA certificate of eligibility if they apply.

Property

The purchase contract, then the appraisal and title work. For rentals, the lease agreements.

Next Step

Let’s talk about your next move.

Buying, selling, building or refinancing. Start with a direct conversation about your goals and the numbers behind them.

Equal Housing Opportunity

Terry Williams, Mortgage Loan Originator NMLS #219863, Equity Smart Home Loans, Inc. (Company NMLS #856170), 1499 Huntington Drive, Suite 500, South Pasadena, CA 91030. Real estate services through Equity Smart Real Estate Services, CA DRE #01906808. This is not a commitment to lend. Equal Housing Opportunity.