Our Loan Process | Pillar Mortgage Group
How It Works

A mortgage process built to move fast.

Four clear steps, an average 18-day close, and a real person guiding you the whole way. Here is exactly what to expect, from your first application to the keys in your hand.

4 Simple Steps
18 days Average Close
Same day Pre-Approvals
1
Day 1

Apply in Minutes

Start your application online. It takes under five minutes and there is no commitment to proceed. We ask for some basic information about your income, assets, and the home you are looking to buy or refinance.

You do not need to have everything figured out yet. If you are just exploring your options, that is perfectly fine. We will help you understand exactly where you stand.

No hard credit pull at this stage. Your score is safe.
Start Your Application
2
Days 1 to 2

Get Pre-Approved

Once we review your profile, we issue a pre-approval letter, typically the same day. This letter tells sellers you are serious, qualified, and ready to move fast. It is your competitive edge in today's market.

Your pre-approval letter includes your maximum loan amount and estimated rate range, so you can shop with confidence and make strong offers.

A full pre-approval requires a hard credit pull, which we will always notify you about first.
3
Days 3 to 15

Lock Your Rate

Once you find the right home and your offer is accepted, we lock your interest rate to protect you from market movement. From there, we manage the full underwriting process, ordering the appraisal, coordinating with the title company, and keeping everything on track.

We handle the heavy lifting so you can focus on the exciting part, getting ready to move in.

Rate locks typically range from 30 to 60 days depending on your close date.
4
Days 15 to 18

Close and Move In

We coordinate with your real estate agent and title company to get you to the closing table smoothly and on time. You will receive a detailed Closing Disclosure at least three days before closing, so you know exactly what to expect, with no surprises.

Then you sign, get your keys, and move in. We are with you every step of the way, and we are always just a message away after closing too.

Average close time at PMG: 18 days.
Be Prepared

What to have ready.

Having these documents on hand speeds everything up. Do not worry if you do not have them all yet. We will walk you through exactly what we need.

Start Your Application
Government-issued photo ID
Driver's license or passport
Last 2 pay stubs
Most recent, showing year-to-date earnings
Last 2 years of W-2s or 1099s
All employers, all income sources
Last 2 years of federal tax returns
Required for self-employed borrowers
Last 2 months of bank statements
All accounts, checking, savings, investment
Most recent mortgage statement
If you currently own a home
Proof of additional income
Rental income, alimony, Social Security, and similar
Gift letter, if applicable
If any portion of your down payment is a gift
Timeline

Application to keys in 18 days.

Our average close time is 18 days. Here is what that typically looks like.

1
Day 1
Application
Submit online in minutes
2
Days 1 to 2
Pre-Approval
Letter issued same or next day
3
Days 3 to 5
Offer Accepted
Rate lock initiated
4
Days 6 to 14
Underwriting
Appraisal and title ordered
5
Day 15
Clear to Close
Closing Disclosure issued
Day 18
Closing Day
Sign, get your keys, move in
Let's Get Started

Ready to start your loan?

Tell us a little about your goals and we will reach out with your next steps. It takes about two minutes, with no commitment and no credit impact to begin.

  • Pre-approved in as little as a day
  • A real person guiding every step
  • Honest numbers before you ever sign

See What You Qualify For

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You're all set!

A member of our team will reach out shortly to walk through your next steps.

Pillar Mortgage Group, LLC is an Equal Housing Lender. We do business in accordance with the Fair Housing Act and Equal Credit Opportunity Act.
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