Introduction
The Document Configurations section allows lenders to customize how loan-related documents are displayed, formatted, and processed. These settings help ensure consistency, compliance, and efficiency when generating and managing documents.
Navigating to Document Configurations
Click the Gear icon in the top-right corner to open Settings.
Select Company Settings.
Expand Loan Setup/Origination in the left-hand navigation menu.
Click Documents and select Document Configurations.
Tip: If the Document Configurations section is not visible, ensure you have the necessary permissions or contact your administrator.
Document Configuration
Document Conditions
These settings control how commitments are displayed and manage expiry dates to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Setting | Description |
Commitment Display Mode | Determines whether the commitment displays Lender or Investor details. Select the appropriate view based on stakeholder requirements. |
Set Generated Document Expiry Date | Enables an expiry date for system-generated documents to ensure time-sensitive paperwork remains valid for a specific period. |
Tip: Configuring document conditions ensures that commitments display correctly and that time-sensitive documents remain valid.
Document Rendering Options
These options define how documents appear, improving clarity and usability for borrowers and investors.
Setting | Description |
Show Fee Line Items if the Value is $0.00 | Displays all fee line items in documents, even if they have no monetary value, ensuring transparency. |
Attach Amortization Schedule to Commitment | Automatically appends an amortization schedule to the commitment, detailing payment breakdowns over the loan term. |
Use Larger Borrower Initials Box in Footer (Custom Documents Only) | Expands the borrower’s initials box in custom documents to make signing easier. |
Corporate Borrower Custom Signer | Enables a checkbox in the corporate borrower’s shareholder section, allowing shareholders to sign on behalf of the corporation. |
Joint Investor Custom Signer | Allows individuals in a joint investor account to sign on behalf of the account by adding a designated signature section in relevant documents. |
Disable Yellow Highlights from Unconfirmed Documents | Removes yellow highlights in unconfirmed document previews, providing a cleaner display. |
Document Types
Enable or disable specific loan-related document templates to ensure the necessary forms are generated for each transaction.
Setting | Description |
Deal Worksheet | Enables the Deal Worksheet document type. |
Mortgage Application | Enables the Mortgage Application document type. |
Lawyer’s Distribution | Enables the Lawyer’s Distribution document type. |
Borrower’s Lawyer’s Instructions | Enables the Borrower’s Lawyer’s Instructions document type. |
Compliance Forms | Enables Compliance Forms to ensure regulatory compliance. |
New Compliance Forms | Allows the use of newly added Compliance Forms. |
Investor Admin Agreement Document | Enables the Investor Admin Agreement Document type. |
Template Control
Manage headers, footers, and formatting rules to ensure branding consistency.
Setting | Description |
Allow Omitting Header and Footer on a Per-Loan Basis | Grants flexibility to remove headers and footers for specific loan documents. |
Display Header on the First Page Only (For All Documents) | Restricts headers to appear only on the first page. |
Display Footer on the First Page Only (For All Documents) | Limits footers to the first page of each document. |
Enable Automatic Footer (In Absence of Footer Graphic) | Ensures a default footer appears in documents when no custom footer graphic is provided. |
Enable Investor Default Loan Templates | Activates default templates for investors, simplifying document generation. |
Enable Different Header/Footer on Each Template | Allows unique headers and footers per template for consistent branding. |
Best Practice: Setting consistent headers and footers ensures professional and standardized document formatting
Document Variables
Use predefined conditions as variables to automate document population.
Setting | Description |
Use Standard Conditions as Variables | Generates document variables based on standard conditions, reducing manual input. |
Ability to Group Standard Conditions | Groups standard conditions under a Condition Group Key for better organization. |
Tip: Using variables reduces manual input errors and improves document automation.
Investor Statement Color Scheme
Customize investor statements by adjusting background and text colors.
Setting | Description |
Background Color | Defines the background color for investor statements. |
Text Color | Determines the primary text color used in investor statements. |
Secondary Text Color | Specifies the color for secondary text elements. |
Additional Settings on PDF Templates | Adjust header/footer designs and text formatting to align with company branding. |
Note: Customizing colors for investor statements ensures branding consistency across all investor communications.
FAQs
What happens if I disable a document type?
The disabled document will no longer be available for generation in loan files.
Can I change the Commitment Display Mode after document generation?
No. Commitment Display Mode must be set before generating documents.
How can I customize document headers and footers?
Use the Template Control settings to define how headers and footers appear in documents.
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