Firm Commitment
Field Descriptions

The field descriptions for the Firm Commitment Request page are provided below. If processing is successful, the Firm Commitment or Firm Commitment Reject form page appears. The field descriptions for the Firm Commitment and Firm Commitment Reject pages are also listed below in the order they appear on the page.

Firm Commitment Request Page
Field Description
FHA Case NumberUnique 10-digit identifier assigned to the mortgage by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA).

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Firm Commitment Page
Field Description
FHA Case NumberUnique 10-digit identifier assigned to the mortgage by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA).
ADP CodeAutomated data processing code related to the section of the National Housing Act under which mortgage insurance is being requested.
Mortgage AmountAmount of the principal obligation stated on the mortgage (or other security instrument); dollar value of the mortgage insurance to be issued for the property. Includes upfront mortgage insurance premium (UFMIP), if upfront MIP is financed.
UFMIPAmount of upfront mortgage insurance premium (UFMIP) required.
UFMIP Financed Indicator specifying whether the upfront mortgage insurance premium (UFMIP) is included in the mortgage.
Borrower-paid DiscountPoints the borrower paid to the lender for processing and securing the mortgage.
Borrower-paid Closing CostsBorrower's share of the expenses incurred in transferring ownership of the property.
Name of Mortgagor (last, first, MI) Last name, first name, and middle initial of the primary borrower.
Mortgage Amount w/o UFMIPAmount of the mortgage without financing of the upfront mortgage insurance premium (UFMIP) payment.
Interest RateRate at which interest is charged on the mortgage.
Firm Issue DateEffective date of the Firm Commitment.
Name of Co-mortgagor (last, first, MI) Last name, first name, and middle initial of the coborrower.
Term (Months)Period of time in months from the beginning of loan amortization until maturity.
Monthly Payment (P/I)Mortgage payment, including principal and interest, due from the borrower to the lender on a monthly basis.
Firm Expire Date Pre-closing test cases and HUD Employee Loans (Program ID 05): Date the Firm Commitment expires; the later of the Firm Commitment issue date plus three months or the Conditional Commitment expiration date.
-or-
Post-closing test cases: Not applicable (N/A).
Address of PropertyHouse number, street name, city, state, and zip code of the property (including unit number, if applicable).
Originator Name, Address, and ID No. Name, address, and 10-digit FHA ID of the lender originating the mortgage or lender (principal) that designated another FHA-approved lender to serve as its agent in originating the mortgage.
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Sponsored originator's name and nine-digit Employer Identification Number (preceded by zero).
Sponsor/Agent Name, Address, and ID No. Name, address and 10-digit FHA ID of the lender acting as an approved sponsor or agent for the lender originating the mortgage loan.
Firm Commitment ConditionsStipulation(s) on the Firm Commitment and/or any additional factors.

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Firm Commitment Reject Page
Field Description
FHA Case NumberUnique 10-digit identifier assigned to the mortgage by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA).
ADP CodeAutomated data processing code related to the section of the National Housing Act under which mortgage insurance is being requested.
Reject Date Date the rejection of the Firm Commitment was issued.
Name of Mortgagor (last, first, MI) Last name, first name, and middle initial of the primary borrower.
Name of Co-mortgagor (last, first, MI) Last name, first name, and middle initial of the coborrower.
Address of PropertyHouse number, street name, city, state, and zip code of the property (including unit number, if applicable).
Originator Name, Address, and ID No.Name, address, and 10-digit FHA ID of the lender originating the mortgage or lender (Principal) that designated another FHA-approved lender to serve as its Agent in originating the mortgage.
-or-
Sponsored originator's name and nine-digit Employer Identification Number (preceded by zero).
Sponsor/Agent Name, Address, and ID No.Name, address and 10-digit FHA ID of the lender acting as an approved sponsor or agent for the lender originating the mortgage loan.
The application for Firm Commitment has been rejected for the following reasonsExplanation for HUD's rejection of a Firm Commitment.

See Also

Firm Commitment - Business Background

Firm Commitment - Processing

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Last revised: March 15, 2017