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Understanding Conventional Loan Approval Criteria

Trevor Higgins Charlotte mortgage loan officer
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Trevor Higgins
Mortgage Loan Officer & Branch Manager · Fairway Home Mortgage · NMLS #1410557
Trevor Higgins is a Charlotte NC mortgage loan officer with 12+ years of lending experience, 500+ verified 5-star reviews, and a 98% on-time closing rate. He specializes in FHA, VA, USDA, conventional, jumbo, and DSCR investor loans — lending nationwide from Charlotte, NC.
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How Underwriting Works

  • Automated Underwriting (AUS): Most files run through Fannie Mae’s Desktop Underwriter (DU) or Freddie Mac’s Loan Product Advisor (LPA). An Approve/Eligible means strong confidence.
  • Manual Underwriting: If AUS returns a Refer, a human underwriter reviews with more documentation required.
  • Conditions: Nearly every approval has conditions — additional documents before clear to close. We manage these proactively and respond fast.

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