Templates
Customizable, inspector- and lender-approved templates ensure consistent proposals with predefined line items, safety checks, required disclosures, and embedded image placeholders for evidence.
Using electronic proposal software for mortgage improves consistency, reduces turnaround time, and centralizes signed documentation for underwriting and closing.
A loan officer coordinates with property repair vendors and underwriters to confirm repair scopes and approvals. They need quick access to signed electrical proposals, the ability to request revisions, and a clear audit trail showing when homeowners and contractors approved costs and timelines.
An electrical contractor prepares itemized proposals for required repairs and safety updates. They benefit from templates, the ability to send proposals for electronic signature, and integrated storage so signed scopes feed directly into mortgage file systems without repeated manual uploads.
Lenders, loan processors, appraisal teams, contractors, and closing agents all use proposal software to exchange signed documentation and evidence during the mortgage lifecycle.
Proper role-based access and clear responsibilities help reduce bottlenecks and ensure each stakeholder can complete required approvals quickly.
Customizable, inspector- and lender-approved templates ensure consistent proposals with predefined line items, safety checks, required disclosures, and embedded image placeholders for evidence.
Legally compliant electronic signature capture with timestamps and signer authentication options that meet ESIGN and UETA standards for U.S. mortgage documentation.
Prebuilt connectors and APIs to push signed proposals into LOS, CRM, title systems, and cloud storage to keep loan files complete and auditable.
Immutable event logs capture every action—views, edits, signature events, and file downloads—with exportable records for audit and compliance.
Responsive signing experiences for contractors and homeowners on iOS and Android devices, including offline capture and photo attachments for field work.
Smart fields that appear based on responses to reduce mistakes, enforce required disclosures, and tailor scope items to property type or loan condition.
Direct integration with loan origination systems ensures signed proposals attach to the loan record automatically and triggers downstream underwriting checks without manual uploads.
Bi-directional synchronization with CRM platforms keeps contact data current, records signature events on borrower timelines, and triggers follow-up tasks for closers and servicers.
Automated archival to encrypted cloud buckets with retention tags that align proposals with lender document retention policies and audit needs.
Two-way connectors with document editors let teams draft proposals collaboratively, track changes, and send finalized versions for signature from the same environment.
| Workflow Setting Name and Description | Default configuration values used by system |
|---|---|
| Reminder Frequency for Pending Signatures | Every 48 hours until completion |
| Signature Authentication Method Selection | Email verification with optional SMS code |
| Automatic Archival Location and Tags | Loan file folder with retention tag |
| Template Approval Requirement Workflow | Manager approval before template activation |
| Field Validation and Required Fields Enforcement | Prevent send when required fields empty |
Ensure the proposal and signing experience works across web browsers and mobile devices used by contractors and borrowers.
Confirm compatibility with the versions commonly used by your field teams and borrowers, and test mobile workflows for photo attachments and offline signing before deploying to production.
A mortgage servicer required signed electrical repair agreements before release of escrow funds.
Resulting in faster escrow releases and clearer documentation for future audits.
A local lender faced repeated delays due to inconsistent contractor estimates during underwriting.
Ensures consistent repair descriptions and fewer underwriting exceptions, improving closing predictability.
| Feature or Capability Comparison Header | signNow (Recommended) | DocuSign | Adobe Sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Validity under U.S. Law | |||
| Mobile App Availability and Platforms | iOS/Android | iOS/Android | iOS/Android |
| API Access and Developer Documentation | REST API, SDKs | REST API, SDKs | REST API, SDKs |
| Document Retention and Storage Limits | Custom retention | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
Keep signed proposals at least seven years
Nightly encrypted backups of all documents
Apply loan-level retention tags on archive
Recovery point within 24 hours
Suspend deletion on active legal holds
| Vendor and Plan Name | signNow (Recommended) | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | Dropbox Sign |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Monthly Price per User | From $8 per user monthly | From $10 per user monthly | From $16 per user monthly | From $19 per user monthly | From $15 per user monthly |
| Free Trial or Free Tier Availability | Free trial available | Free trial available | Free trial available | Free trial available | Free trial available |
| Advanced Security and Compliance Options | SOC 2, HIPAA support available | SOC 2, HIPAA support available | SOC 2, HIPAA support available | SOC 2 available | SOC 2 available |
| Common CRM and LOS Integrations | Salesforce, Microsoft, LOS via API | Salesforce, MS, LOS connectors | Adobe tools, Salesforce | HubSpot, Salesforce | Google Workspace, Salesforce |
| Template and Bulk Send Capabilities | Reusable templates, Bulk Send | Templates, Bulk Send | Templates, Bulk Send | Templates, Bulk Send | Templates available |