A mortgage loan originator, or MLO, is a mortgage consultant who helps a prospective home buyer get the mortgage they need for a real estate transaction. They work with the borrower from the beginning of the transaction to the end, from the initial consultation and application through approval and the closing process. In the eyes of lenders, the originator is responsible for initiating the loan process. An MLO can be a lending company, mortgage consultant/broker like Vic, or loan officer.
About the Author: Viral "Vic" Joshi
Viral (pronounced like "virile") "Vic" Joshi is an independent California Home loan expert and licensed real estate agent who has been guiding home buyers through the mortgage loan process since 1997. Vic is CEO and agent with his company Straight Deal Mortgage, offering preferred access to virtually any mortgage loan product available. He is a proud San Francisco Bay Area native, a certified Rescue Scuba Diver and a loyal Warriors fan. Learn more about Vic here or connect on LinkedIn.