/willow-processing-2342/images/Willow_Logos_and_Website_1.png)
LO Portal
Outsourcing loan processing does not outsource compliance liability. Under the GLBA Safeguards Rule, lenders and brokers remain responsible for overseeing any third party that touches borrower data, and under the SAFE Act, whether a processor needs an individual NMLS license depends on whether they're a supervised employee or an independent...
Read MoreA salaried in-house processor costs a brokerage roughly $31,000 to $61,000 a year in base pay alone, before benefits, payroll taxes, software licenses and the cost of slow months. Contract processing replaces that fixed overhead with a per-file fee, so you pay only for the loans that actually close. Here's what the full math looks like, line by...
Read MoreIf you're asking how long it takes to get a home loan, the honest answer is: it depends, but not as much as you might think. According to ICE Mortgage Technology's most recent Mortgage Monitor report, the average purchase loan closed in 36.8 days as of March 2026, the fastest average closing time since ICE began tracking the data. Across all...
Read MoreIn the competitive world of mortgage, contract loan processing has emerged as a strategic solution for many brokers in the mortgage industry, offering a range of benefits that streamline operations and enhance service delivery. At Willow Processing, we specialize in providing these services, and in this article, we will explore how we transform...
Read More