Loan Document Automation Product Updates

Loan Document Automation Product Updates Q1 2025

Updates When You Need Them, Not After the Damage Is Done

We work with more than 200 lenders across the country. Because of this, and the relationships we’ve built with regulators, we are positioned to move fast.

We don’t wait to find out what your loan documents need. We’re in the room when it happens. Where other platforms lag for months, we update in real time because our system is built smarter, lean and agile without all the red tape.

Here’s what’s new from Q1, live, tested, and ready for use.

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Intercreditor & Subordination Agreement

Dealing with layered liens just got simpler. We launched a new Intercreditor and Subordination Agreement for all 50 states, built for deals involving multiple lenders where lien position, payment rights, and enforcement terms need to be airtight versus patched together after the fact.

It covers CFL, DRE, CRMLA, and exempt lenders, works across borrower types from individuals to trusts, and includes automatic subordination adjustments for most modifications.

Pricing: $199 per transaction, with unlimited redraws.

Ready out of the box. No outside counsel needed. No last-minute rewrites.

Natural Hazard Provisions

We developed new natural hazard protections that give lenders stronger rights when properties are damaged by events like wildfires, hurricanes, or tornadoes. These updates allow lenders to require that insurance proceeds be used to improve the property to a more defensible condition, not simply rebuild it as it was.

If the property cannot be rebuilt safely, lenders have the right to decline restoration altogether. Fund control oversight can be required for any repair work, and lenders can demand a reassessment of the restoration budget, along with borrower contributions if the budget comes up short.

Lenders can also refuse to approve a rebuild if it cannot be completed before the loan’s scheduled maturity date. Additionally, borrowers can be required to provide proof of eligibility for any state or federally mandated forbearance programs, giving lenders another layer of protection when disaster strikes.

Annual Fire Compliance Requirements

We added support for lenders who want ongoing fire prevention compliance after closing. Lenders can now require borrowers to complete annual NFPA inspections and certifications, along with implementing and reporting on fire mitigation measures if the property is located in a wildfire-prone area. These requirements give lenders stronger ongoing risk management throughout the life of the loan. Protecting the loan doesn’t stop at closing.

Construction-Specific Natural Disaster Protections

For construction loans, we expanded the natural disaster protections even further. If a fire occurs before project completion, lenders can require the property to be rebuilt using a more defensible design. They can also require a new budget assessment, demand additional borrower contributions to cover any cost shortfalls, and control how insurance proceeds are used. Proceeds can be limited to projects that can be completed before the loan’s maturity date, protecting the lender from unfinished or non-viable rebuilds. Additional hazard mitigation measures can be required during reconstruction, and fund control oversight can be mandated for the handling of insurance proceeds.

As of Q1 2025, all of these protections are standard in our Business Purpose and Construction docs—live, tested, and ready for use.

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Business Purpose Smart Prompts

We also improved how users complete the Business Purpose Certificate. Built-in prompts now guide users through the completion process of the Business Purpose Certificate. This enhancement helps ensure the certificate is filled out thoroughly and accurately, reducing errors and unnecessary rework. It’s a tool that helps users get it right the first time and keeps loans moving.

Impound and Premium Paid Split

We updated the platform to allow separate allocation of impounds and premiums paid at closing for property taxes and insurance. This makes it easier to track amounts accurately and match how lenders structure their closing statements. No manual adjustments needed after the fact.

Multiple Property Function

We added new functionality that allows multiple properties in the same county to be secured under a single security instrument or deed of trust. The platform supports up to two instruments by default, with custom options available if a different structure is needed. It’s a simple way to handle multi-property deals without extra workarounds.

MIN/MERS Information Function

Lenders can now enter MIN and MERS information directly during document generation. This helps ensure clean, compliant loan documents ready for recording and future transfers.

Beyond MIN and MERS, we addressed key principal risk directly.

Loan Document Automation Multiple Properties

Death of Key Principal Protection

We added an option that allows lenders to call the loan if a key principal passes away. The key principal typically guarantees repayment, manages the property, or both. Without that person, lenders can be left dealing with heirs, inactive entities, or defaulted obligations. This provision gives lenders the ability to act quickly and safeguard their investment.

Expanded Prepayment Penalty Options

We expanded our prepayment penalty options to give lenders more flexibility. Lenders can now apply a six-month interest charge on amounts prepaid beyond 20% of the original loan balance, enforceable for up to three years. The platform also supports a full range of graduated and fixed prepayment structures, built in and ready to use.

We also made it easier to generate the right documents when a purchasing investor is involved.

Table Funding Capability

Our platform now supports table funding at closing, allowing lenders and brokers to generate fully compliant closing documents when a purchasing investor is funding the loan. Table funding is available for transactions outside of California, helping prevent escrow disruptions, ensure correct assignments and disclosures, and protect the funding process through the purchasing investor.

Protecting Lenders

We update our platform with our lenders in mind, the way the market demands, and regulations require, nationwide. Every change is built to protect the lender’s position, ensure compliance, and keep deals moving without disruption so that lenders deliver faster, cleaner closings to their borrowers.

These new wildfire risk and other natural disaster provisions are available immediately. If you’re already using Doss Docs, you are all set. If not, it’s time to make a change.

Protect your loans today with Doss Docs. Instant access, no subscription, 50-state compliant.

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  • Updates first payment date and maturity date
  • Requires mutual agreement by borrower, lender, and guarantor
  • 50 states
  • 1 or 2 borrowers
  • 1 or 2 properties in the same county
  • Residential or commercial real estate
  • Borrowers can be individuals, entities, or trusts
  • Up to 4 guarantors
  • Updates first payment date and maturity date
  • Requires mutual agreement by borrower, lender, and guarantor
  • Can be used post-closing to correct loan timelines
  • Full signature blocks
  • 50 states
  • Unlimited, free redraws on the same transaction
  • Borrowers can be natural persons, entities, trusts or any combination
  • Can be used by broker or lender, CFL, DRE, CRMLA, state licensed or exempt
  • Establishes lien priority and payment subordination for senior and subordinate liens
  • Automatic subordination adjustments for most modifications
  • Defines enforcement and cure rights
  • 50 states
  • Unlimited, free redraws on the same transaction
  • Borrowers can be natural persons, entities, trusts or any combination
  • Can be used by broker or lender, CFL, DRE, CRMLA, state licensed or exempt
  • Establishes lien priority and payment subordination for senior and subordinate liens
  • Automatic subordination adjustments for most modifications
  • Defines enforcement and cure rights
  • 50 states
  • 1 or 2 borrowers
  • 1 or 2 properties in same county, residential or commercial
  • Borrowers can be natural persons, entities, trusts or any combination
  • Full signature blocks
  • Can be used by broker or lender, CFL, DRE, CRMLA, state licensed or exempt
  • Cover Letter that can be moved onto Your Letterhead
  • Comprehensive Pre-Negotiation Agreement
  • With or Without a General Release
  • 50 states
  • 1 or 2 borrowers
  • 1 or 2 properties in same county, residential or commercial
  • Borrowers can be natural persons, entities, trusts or any combination
  • Can be used by broker or lender, CFL, DRE, CRMLA, state licensed or exempt
  • Cover Letter that can be moved onto Your Letterhead
  • Lists Events of Default
  • Confirms Cure Period
  • Computes total amount owed
  • Lists Remedies unless Defaults are cured
  • 50 states
  • 1 or 2 borrowers
  • 1 or 2 properties in same county, residential or commercial
  • Borrowers can be natural persons, entities, trusts or any combination
  • Full signature blocks
  • Can be used by broker or lender, CFL, DRE, CRMLA, state licensed or exempt
  • Up to 4 guarantors
  • Exhibit “A” for Amounts Owed Itemized and Total
  • Exhibit “B” for Other Fees
  • Exhibit “C” for Other Conditions to Effectiveness
  • Exhibit “D” for Lender Listing
  • Updates first payment date and maturity date
  • Requires mutual agreement by borrower, lender, and guarantor
  • 50 states
  • 1 or 2 borrowers
  • 1 or 2 properties in the same county
  • Residential or commercial real estate
  • Borrowers can be individuals, entities, or trusts
  • Up to 4 guarantors
  • Updates first payment date and maturity date
  • Requires mutual agreement by borrower, lender, and guarantor
  • Can be used post-closing to correct loan timelines
  • Full signature blocks
  • 50 states
  • 1 or 2 borrowers
  • 1 or 2 properties in same county, residential or commercial
  • Borrowers can be natural persons, entities, trusts or any combination
  • Full signature blocks
  • Can be used by broker or lender, CFL, DRE, CRMLA, state licensed or exempt
  • Up to 4 guarantors
  • Notary for state where the borrowers and/or guarantors will sign
  • Keeps terms private by generating a recordable memorandum
  • Available in all 50 states
  • Fannie Mae based mortgage
  • Seller financing document set designed for residential or non-owner-occupied property
  • Full All-Inclusive Deed of Trust (AITD) functionality built-in, includes custom-drafted AITD Rider for Note and Security Instrument
  • Two-part output for the e-signable disclosures and final wet-sign promissory note and security instrument
  • Includes Promissory Note, Security Instrument with embedded riders, and full closing instructions
  • Condo and PUD Rider options embedded into the Security Instrument
  • Allows guarantors
  • Clear lien priority tracking with existing senior loans
  • Interest-only or amortized monthly payment options
  • Balloon payment support with final payoff summary
  • Prepayment penalty option with customizable terms
  • Customizable terms including interest, payment structure, grace period, and late charges
  • Seller Financing Instructions with title/escrow checklist
  • Hazard Insurance Disclosure and mortgagee endorsement setup
  • Customizable fee entries (doc prep, tax service, flood cert, etc.)
  • E-signable where permitted
  • Full TRID compliant docs – including the LE and CD
  • DocuSign active on the Consumer Bridge Loan Estimate
  • 11-month max term (11 months plus per diem interest period)
  • All federal and state disclosures for DRE and CFL licensees
  • Flexibility to put a lien on the existing home, new home or both
  • HOEPA compliance
  • 3 Day Right to Cancel if placing a lien on the existing residence
  • All calculations performed – including APR and TIP
  • Special customizable escrow instructions to the purchase escrow
  • NMLS endorsement required
  • Ability to repay & credit not relevant
  • No prepayment penalties or guaranteed interest
  • Most are Section 32 = HUD counseling & no financing of soft fees
  • 4%, 15-day late charge
  • No limitation on rates or points

Business Purpose
Construction Loan Docs Features

  • Business purpose residential or commercial real estate
  • 1 or 2 borrowers
  • 1 or 2 properties in the same county
  • 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th lien priority for each property
  • Borrowers can be natural persons, entities, trusts or any combination
  • Full signature blocks
  • Full closing instructions
  • Can be used by broker or lender, CFL, DRE, CRMLA, state licensed or exempt
  • Referral fee and co-broker options
  • Up to 4 guarantors
  • Fixed or adjustable rate provisions
  • Default rate option
  • Impounds option
  • Extension option with choice of conditions
  • Line of credit option
  • Mortgage Loan Disclosure Statement for every state
  • DocuSign active on all early disclosure documents
  • CFL disclosure for CFL lenders
  • Comprehensive loan agreement
  • Comprehensive guaranty
  • Comprehensive environmental indemnity for commercial loans
  • Holdback option
  • DSCR option
  • Capital reserve option
  • Debt service reserve option
  • Interest reserve option
  • Guaranteed interest option
  • Prepayment penalty option
  • Amortized or interest only
  • Business purpose certificate
  • Non-owner occupancy declaration
  • Choice of title endorsements
  • Ability to add custom clauses or addenda to closing instructions, note, security instrument and loan agreement
  • Up to 6 payoffs
  • Many, many varieties of lender and broker fees
  • Cannabis clauses
  • PACE and HERO clauses
  • Multi-lender or single lender friendly
  • Comprehensive entity consent, LLC, GP, Corp.
  • Certification of trust for trust borrowers

Broker Investor Package Features

  • 50 States
  • Complete set of investor docs and disclosures for brokers
  • Lender/Purchaser Disclosure Statement (up to 10 investors)
  • Investor Questionnaire
  • Loan Sale and Servicing Agreement
  • IRS W-9.
  • The application generates a separate set for each investor

Business Purpose Loan Docs Features

  • Instant loan docs with unlimited, free redraws on the same transaction
  • 50 state coverage (lender state governs choice of law except security instrument)
  • Secured by residential, multi-family or commercial real estate
  • Up to 2 borrowers of ANY type (full signature blocks, not blanks)
  • Up to 2 properties cross-collateralized within any state or between any two states
  • Up to 4 guarantors
  • 1st or junior liens
  • Pre-Maturity Default Compensation Options
  • Reports Feature to save all of your data for any year end reports to regulators or for internal use
  • Balloon or amortized, up to 3 payment sequences
  • Fixed or adjustable (multiple benchmarks to choose from)
  • Closed-end or Line of Credit
  • Guaranteed Interest feature
  • Multiple prepay options such as 5-4-3-2-1 etc.
  • Full closing instructions with choice of endorsements, exceptions and title insurance amounts
  • Mortgage Loan Disclosure Statement, including new multi-state form (picks the right form and does all the math)
  • Interest reserves and holdback
  • Co-Broker and Referral Fees
  • Grace Period and Late Charge Percentages
  • Exit Fee feature
  • Appraisal Rebalance Option
  • “Bad Boy” Guaranty option
  • Special Purpose Entity (“SPE”) option
  • Non-Borrower Security Instrument Signer
  • Multitude of fees plus custom fees can be input
  • Ability to add custom clauses to note, security instrument, loan agreement and closing instructions
  • PACE and HERO clauses
  • Entity Authorization (Minutes)
  • Cannabis clauses
  • Extension options
  • Letter to senior lender for junior loans
  • Debt Service Coverage Ratio, Capital Reserve, Debt Service Reserve options
  • Full disclosures and common forms such as Loan Agreement, CFL, Fair Lending, Compliance Agreement, ECOA, Balloon Notice, Declaration of Non-Owner Occupancy, Business Purpose Declaration, Patriot Act, Arbitration, Environmental Indemnity (commercial), Trust Certification for trust loans
  • DocuSign active on all early disclosure documents
  • ACH option
  • W-9