Mortgage Resources and Links For Borrowers

Various documents, links and other resources related to mortgage loans.

Loan Documents
Other Loan Resources

Mortgage Documents

A Homeowner's Rights Under Foreclosure

An in-depth analysis of the rights homeowners are entitled to under foreclosure (PDF - 197.9 kB).

Appraisal Disclosure

A notice to the applicant of the right to receive a copy of the appraisal report (PDF - 73.9 kB).

Borrower's Certification and Authorization

Borrower's certification and authorization release form (PDF - 51.8 kB).

Consumer Handbook on Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARM)

An overview of adjustable-rate mortgages, how ARMs work & issues borrowers might face (PDF - 1.74 MB).

Credit Report Authorization and Release

Credit report authorization and release form (PDF - 68 kB).

Disclosure Notices

Disclosure notices for borrowers (PDF - 87.7 kB).

Loan Submission Sheet

Loan submission sheet for borrowers (PDF - 92.1 kB).

Notice of Special Flood Hazards and Availability of Federal Disaster Relief Assistance

Notice of special flood hazards and availability of federal disaster relief assistance form (PDF - 80.2 kB).

Tax Information Authorization

Tax information authorization or 8821 form for borrowers (PDF - 425.2 kB).

The Federal Equal Credit Opportunity Act

Equal credit opportunity act notice form for borrowers (PDF - 70.8 kB).

The Housing Financial Discrimination Act of 1977 Fair Lending Notice

The housing financial discrimination act of 1977 fair lending notice form (PDF - 99.4 kB).

Your Home Loan Toolkit

This booklet by the CFPB is a toolkit that can help you make better choices along your path to owning a home. (PDF 1.57 MB)

Other Mortgage Resources

FHA Resource Center

The FHA Resource Center. Are you a consumer with questions about... Buying a home? Qualifying for a loan? FHA loans? Down payment assistance?

A comprehensive list of documents needed to complete a mortgage loan application, updated for 2022 (PDF - 581 kB).

Loan Estimate Explainer

Use the CFPB's tool to review your Loan Estimate to make sure it reflects what you discussed with the lender.

Notary-ASAP - Mobile & Remote Online Notarizations

A Texas based online notary service providing standard, mobile & remote notaries. Our notary publics specialize in homebuyer and small business loans.

US Department of Housing and Urban Development / Federal Housing Administration (FHA)

What is the Federal Housing Administration? The Federal Housing Administration provides mortgage insurance on loans made by FHA-approved lenders

USDA Rural Development

Provides consultations, assistance and funding opportunities for, individuals and businesses located in rural communities.