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So how long does it take to clear underwriting and close the deal? An FHA loan can stay in the underwriting stage anywhere from two to six weeks, depending on how many issues come up. If you get a superstar underwriter, your file might clear his desk in a week or less.
If the loan officer (LO) have all the documentation need it, the appraisal will be sent to the lender underwriter and it may take 48 hours (depending on how busy they are), after that it will be sent to the closing department and that may take another 48 hours.In short it may take 3 to 5 days to be ready to close. good mortgage company can close within 2 weeks of the appraisal if you as them to expedite. No reason for it to take a month. It acan even be a week if you are dealing with a strong lender. Good luck!