Practical Law Glossary Item w-000-7188 (Approx. 3 pages)
Glossary
Underwriting
In the context of a real estate loan transaction, the process of analyzing a borrower's loan application to determine the amount of risk to the lender. A lender generally is more inclined to make a loan if the underwriting shows that the risk is acceptable.
Underwriting includes a:
Review of the potential borrower's credit history.