Commitment Date
The effective date the lender issues the commitment; it governs rate locks and deadlines for borrower acceptance and conditions.
The agreement clarifies lender obligations, borrower conditions, and timing, reducing ambiguity before closing. It also serves as evidence of lender intent and can be used by title companies to verify funding readiness, while remaining subject to enforceability rules under the ESIGN Act (15 U.S.C. ch. 96) and UETA where electronic records are used.
Each party has distinct responsibilities; clear assignment of tasks in the commitment reduces delays and disputes.
The effective date the lender issues the commitment; it governs rate locks and deadlines for borrower acceptance and conditions.
State the authorized principal amount, any approved loan buffers, and whether the amount is subject to final underwriting adjustments.
Specify the interest rate or pricing, rate lock period, points or fees, and conditions for rate re-pricing prior to closing.
List required documents, title exceptions to be cleared, appraisal conditions, insurance, and any other underwriting conditions.
Clear expiration or re-lock terms for the commitment, including the date after which terms lapse if not accepted or closed.
State lender deliverables, closing location, required payoffs, and any conditions that must be satisfied on the funding date.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Email, SMS, or KBA depending on risk |
| Reminders | Scheduled email reminders to signers |
| Conditional Fields | Show fields only when certain answers apply |
| Bulk Send | Use for repeated standardized commitments |
Ensure chosen integrations and authentication levels meet lender policy and any state notary or recordation prerequisites.
Date the lender issues the commitment to the borrower.
Date by which borrower must accept terms to hold pricing.
Last date the quoted rate remains valid.
Projected date for transfer and funding.
Date by which deed and mortgage should be recorded.
Borrower submits financials and property details for underwriting.
Underwriter verifies eligibility and conditions to proceed.
Lender issues commitment listing conditions and deadlines.
Satisfied conditions lead to execution, funding, and recording.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | Yes, 7-day free trial | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
A regional lender issues a rate-locked commitment to a borrower
A title company receives a commitment with specified payoffs and insurance conditions