• TPO FAST PASS APPLICATION & AGREEMENT

  • Application Overview

  • Welcome to the Rockstone Wholesale Third Party Originator (TPO) & Business Purpose Only (BPO) Partner Application.

    This application is designed to evaluate prospective partners who wish to access Rockstone Wholesale’s lending platform. Approved partners will benefit from competitive loan products, streamlined technology, loan processing support, and dedicated account management.

    Before applying, please review the criteria and ensure all necessary documentation is ready for upload. Incomplete applications may delay approval.


    Application Criteria

    To qualify for approval, applicants must meet the following baseline requirements:

    Licensing

    • Be appropriately licensed and registered to originate or broker loans in the states where you intend to do business.
    • (Non-licensed investors applying for Business Purpose Only lending may be exempt depending on state law.)

    Experience

    • Company must have been in business for a minimum of 3 years OR
      Principals should demonstrate at least 5 years of mortgage industry experience

    Financial Capacity

    • Submit recent business financials showing a minimum of $25,000 in operating capital. This ensures sustainability and readiness to operate at a wholesale lending scale

    Industry Reputation

    • Clean disciplinary history
    • At least 2 verifiable business references
    • Demonstrated compliance with federal, state, and industry regulations
    • High ethical standards and commitment to borrower transparency

    Good Standing

    • Must be in good standing with all applicable regulatory, licensing, and revenue collection agencies

    Required Documentation for Your Application Package

    To complete your application as a TPO broker partner or Investor Non-Exempt with our wholesale mortgage platform, please review and gather the documents listed below. This documentation is required as part of our due diligence process to ensure compliance with industry regulations and to establish a successful, long-term relationship.

    Providing a complete and accurate package will help expedite your approval process. If you have any questions or need assistance with any part of the documentation, contact your account executive or our helpdesk at (323) 774-5000 or helpdesk@rockstonewholesale.com.

    Company & Licensing Documentation

    • Articles of Incorporation/Organization
    • Third-Party Authorization to Complete and Submit TPO Application
    • State Real Estate and/or business license(s)
    • NMLS snapshot, organizational chart, or roster
    • W-9 Form

    Principal/Owner/LO Documentation

    • Resumes of Principals/Owners (All owners and managers)
    • Background Authorization/Consent Forms (built into the application)

     Insurance and Financials

    • Errors & Omissions (E&O) Insurance Certificate and/or
    • Fidelity Insurance Certificate

     Financial Statements

    • Profit & Loss Statement
    • Balance Sheet

     Compliance & Policy Documentation

    • Quality Control (QC) Plan

     Training Certificates

    • Any loan origination or real estate-related certificates

    For Investor Non-Exempt Applicants (Buying Loans / Non-Brokerage)
    All of the above, plus: 

    • Capital Verification or Proof of Funds

    Estimated Completion Time

    20–30 minutes, if documentation is prepared
    Applications are typically reviewed within 2–3 business days
    If you need assistance or have questions about any part of the application, please contact your account executive or our office at helpdesk@RockstoneWholesale.com or call (323) 774-5000.

  • Application & Process Type

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  • TPO (Wholesale Broker Channel) Applicants
    Typically submitting loans on behalf of clients (borrowers).

    Business Purpose Only (BPO) Applicants
    Typically submitting loans for non-owner-occupied investment or business-use properties.

  • Applicant's Contact Information

    Below are questions about who is submitting this application. 
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  • Business & Entity Information

    A business entity is a company structure such as an LLC, Corporation, or Partnership under which you operate your mortgage or investment business. If you're a licensed brokerage, investor group, or operate under a registered business name, please complete this section. If you’re applying as a sole proprietor or individual without a registered business, you may skip this section.
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  • Broker of Record's Personal Contact Information

    Information needed for background check.
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  • Ownership / Management

    Please list your information about ownership and management
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  • State Licensing

    Disclose current mortgage-related licenses held at the company and individual level, including applicable NMLS information and licensing states.
  • Company or Individual's Production

    Share recent loan production data to help Rockstone Wholesale assess your experience, volume, and focus areas in residential or business-purpose lending.
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  • Rockstone Wholesale TPO Portal Access

    For system access, please provide us the name, NMLS ID number (if applicable), email, and phone number of any users needing access to the Rockstone Wholesale loan submission website https://www.rockstonewholesale.com/broker-portal. If you need assistance or training on how to use the website, please feel free to contact your Account Executive or our team at (323) 774-5000 or helpdesk@RockstoneWhole.com.
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  • Lender References

    List other lenders or investors you’ve worked with to help validate your business history and reputation in the mortgage industry.
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  • DISCLOSURES

    Before we can approve your company to submit loans through our platform, we’re required to confirm your regulatory and compliance history. These questions help us understand whether your company — or anyone affiliated with it — has faced any legal, licensing, or lending-related issues in the past.
  • BACKGROUND CHECK AUTHORIZATION

  • I hereby authorize Rockstone Wholesale to conduct a background check regarding any of the information provided on this application. In connection with this authorization, I certify that I have obtained all required consents and approvals from all individuals listed on this application to authorize Rockstone Wholesale and its affiliates to conduct such background checks on such individuals. Applicant acknowledges that such reports and information will be obtained and used only in connection with Rockstone Wholesale's approval of Applicant and evaluation of Applicant’s eligibility to do business with Rockstone Wholesale and not for any other purpose. Applicant certifies to its best belief and knowledge that the information provided herein is true and correct. Rockstone Wholesale and its affiliates agree that any financial information provided by the Applicant will be treated as confidential and will not be released to any third party.

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  • BROKER AGREEMENT

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  • WHEREAS the parties wish to establish a non-exclusive relationship between and for the benefit of Lender and Broker; Broker will submit to Lender, from time to time, selected and completed mortgage loan applications and supporting documents for review, underwriting and potential approval by Lender.

    AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises, covenants, and agreements hereinafter contained, the parties agree as follows:

    1. Commitment to Responsible Lending:

    Broker hereby affirms that it shares Lender's commitment to abide by fair lending principle and its primary obligation is to act in the best interest of any loan applicant and, therefore, agrees to always:

    1. Carefully analyze each applicant’s financial situation. Broker will only submit loans to Lender on behalf of an applicant whose financial situation demonstrates an ability and willingness to repay the loan.
    2. Ensure each applicant obtains an identifiable benefit from the terms of the loan.
    3. Refrain from knowingly or intentionally steering or directing an applicant into a loan product that is not based upon the best credit grade that the applicant would qualify for under applicable underwriting guidelines.
    4. In accordance with this standard, Broker will not knowingly submit an application for a non-prime loan for an applicant who is eligible for and whose needs are met by a prime loan.
    5. Operate in full compliance with all applicable federal and state lending, non-discrimination, and brokering laws and regulations.
    6. Ensure that each and every loan submission contains no false or misleading material information, including, but not limited to:
      1. The true source of the down payment is disclosed to Lender.
      2. The appraisal is free from undue influence by Broker or Broker’s agents.
      3. The applicant’s true credit characteristics are accurately calculated and disclosed.

    Broker acknowledges and shares Lender's commitment to preventing mortgage fraud. Broker understands that Lender views fraud as both a criminal and predatory practice and that Lender may report fraud to licensing and/or criminal authorities and may civilly sue brokers and agents that participate in fraudulent activity.

    2. General Broker Responsibility:

    Broker shall perform all of the following duties and functions at Broker’s sole expense, and Broker agrees to truthfully provide and perform these conditions in addition to the other promises, representations, and covenants contained herein:

    1. Submit to the Lender completed mortgage loan application packages (“Packages”) from applicants using such forms and under such programs, procedures, and fee schedules as the Lender periodically may establish.
    2. For any loan application that utilizes an automated underwriting system offered to Broker for the purpose of issuing credit approval, Broker has properly and accurately input all income, debt, and other information as stated on the loan application and as required by applicable underwriting guidelines (“Guidelines”).
    3. Furnish Lender the applicant’s credit, financial and other information as Lender may require.
    4. Provide such additional information as Lender may reasonably request to assist Lender in marketing the between Rockstone Wholesale (“Lender”) and (hereinafter referred to as “Broker”). 
    5. Broker Agreement 3.8.22 Page 2 of 8 mortgage loans to the secondary market. Broker understands that such a request may occur after the closing of the mortgage loan by Lender.
    6. Perform such other customary and reasonable services as Lender may require to close a mortgage loan.
    7. Comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulatory requirements.
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  • BROKER COMPENSATION AGREEMENT

  • Broker and Lender enter into this Broker Compensation Agreement (“Agreement”). All compensation paid to Broker ("Broker Compensation") is subject to comply with the LO Compensation rules contained within Regulation Z of the Truth in Lending Act (12 CFR 226). By signing this Agreement, Broker attests that written compensation policies and procedures are in place for each employee of the firm and is fully compliant with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Broker additionally attests that all its loan officers are compensated in compliance with the Loan Officer Compensation Requirements listed in Regulation Z 10206.36. As provided therein, loan officer compensation may be based on a percentage of the loan amount, but may not be based on terms of the transaction, including but not limited to interest rate, APR, LTV, loan program, etc.

    Broker hereby makes a Broker Compensation election, to be accepted in Lender’s sole discretion. This Broker Compensation election will be effective for all mortgage loans registered and funded by Lender on or after the execution of the Agreement. Any changes to this election must be made by written notice under the terms of the Compensation Change Process below.

  • Borrower Paid Compensation Plan

    Lender limits the amount of compensation paid to the Broker by the Borrower to a maximum of percentage indicated on the Lender-Paid Comp. The Broker is required to submit the Broker Fee Sheet form to Lender with any Borrower Paid compensation percentage stated up to the maximum allowed. This form is required to be submitted upon the submission of the loan application to Lender. Borrower Paid Compensation is a financial agreement exclusively between the Broker and Borrower that is agreed upon by both parties prior to submission of the loan application to Lender. The Borrower Paid Compensation Plan requires that the Borrower bring their own funds to closing to cover the compensation. Seller concessions may also be used on purchase transactions only. Lender will not allow the Broker to reduce or otherwise change compensation under this Borrower Paid Compensation Plan.

    Compensation Change Process

    Changes to the Broker Compensation election may only be made effective for the first date of the next calendar quarter (January 1, April 1, July 1, October 1). Compensation modification requests must be submitted with a minimum of ten business days advanced notice prior to the end of the quarter. All change requests must be submitted to your Account Executive and must include an appropriate business justification. Lender reserves the right to accept or reject all compensation change requests to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations as well as Lender’s guidelines. Approved Broker Compensation election changes will be provided in writing and go into effect on the first business day of the calendar quarter after the change request is received and approved. If requested, Broker will provide Lender a copy of its Loan Originator Compensation Policy. This policy and the operational procedures followed by the Broker must always comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

    The representative signing below certifies they are duly authorized to bind the Broker to all Agreement terms.

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  • BROKER COMPLIANCE ATTESTATION

    Certify that your business adheres to all applicable state and federal regulations, and affirm your understanding of Rockstone Wholesale’s compliance standards.
  • WHEREAS the parties wish to establish a non-exclusive relationship between and for the benefit of Lender and Broker; Broker will submit to Lender, from time to time, selected and completed mortgage loan applications and supporting documents for review, underwriting and potential approval by Lender.

    AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises, covenants, and agreements hereinafter contained, the parties agree as follows:

    1. Commitment to Responsible Lending:

    Broker hereby affirms that it shares Lender's commitment to abide by fair lending principle and its primary obligation is to act in the best interest of any loan applicant and, therefore, agrees to always:

    1. Carefully analyze each applicant’s financial situation. Broker will only submit loans to Lender on behalf of an applicant whose financial situation demonstrates an ability and willingness to repay the loan.
    2. Ensure each applicant obtains an identifiable benefit from the terms of the loan.
    3. Refrain from knowingly or intentionally steering or directing an applicant into a loan product that is not based upon the best credit grade that the applicant would qualify for under applicable underwriting guidelines.
    4. In accordance with this standard, Broker will not knowingly submit an application for a non-prime loan for an applicant who is eligible for and whose needs are met by a prime loan.
    5. Operate in full compliance with all applicable federal and state lending, non-discrimination, and brokering laws and regulations.
    6. Ensure that each and every loan submission contains no false or misleading material information, including, but not limited to:
      1. The true source of the down payment is disclosed to Lender.
      2. The appraisal is free from undue influence by Broker or Broker’s agents.
      3. The applicant’s true credit characteristics are accurately calculated and disclosed.

    Broker acknowledges and shares Lender's commitment to preventing mortgage fraud. Broker understands that Lender views fraud as both a criminal and predatory practice and that Lender may report fraud to licensing and/or criminal authorities and may civilly sue brokers and agents that participate in fraudulent activity.

    2. General Broker Responsibility:

    Broker shall perform all of the following duties and functions at Broker’s sole expense, and Broker agrees to truthfully provide and perform these conditions in addition to the other promises, representations, and covenants contained herein:

    1. Submit to the Lender completed mortgage loan application packages (“Packages”) from applicants using such forms and under such programs, procedures, and fee schedules as the Lender periodically may establish.
    2. For any loan application that utilizes an automated underwriting system offered to Broker for the purpose of issuing credit approval, Broker has properly and accurately input all income, debt, and other information as stated on the loan application and as required by applicable underwriting guidelines (“Guidelines”).
    3. Furnish Lender the applicant’s credit, financial and other information as Lender may require.
    4. Provide such additional information as Lender may reasonably request to assist Lender in marketing the between Rockstone Wholesale (“Lender”) and (hereinafter referred to as “Broker”). 
    5. Broker Agreement 3.8.22 Page 2 of 8 mortgage loans to the secondary market. Broker understands that such a request may occur after the closing of the mortgage loan by Lender.
    6. Perform such other customary and reasonable services as Lender may require to close a mortgage loan.
    7. Comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulatory requirements.
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  • ADDENDUM TO BROKER AGREEMENT

  • This Addendum to Broker Agreement (“Addendum”) is entered into by and between Rockstone Wholesale (“Lender”) and the mortgage broker identified below (“Broker”) (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Parties”) as of the date execution stated below.


    Recitals

    1. Broker entered into that certain Broker Agreement (“Agreement”) with Lender and currently is an Approved Broker of Lender.
    2. Broker may, from time to time, submit application packages for residential mortgage loans to Lender for underwriting review and possible funding under the terms and conditions of the Agreement. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the RECITALS set forth above and subject to the mutual promises and covenants set forth below, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereby agree as follows:
    1. Binding Effect. The Agreement, and any amendments or addendums thereto, shall apply to mortgage loan applications submitted to Lender in any name in which Lender does business.
    2. Lender Paid Compensation. For any loan submitted to Lender that Broker requests to be paid by Lender, and in accordance with Regulation Z (12 CFR Part 226). Broker shall be compensated in the same amount as specified in their then-current lender paid compensation election, regardless of the name in which Lender is doing business.
    3. Continuing Effect. This Addendum shall not affect Broker’s or Lender’s rights and obligations with respect to any loans submitted or funded under the Agreement.
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  • Fair Lending Policy

  • Rockstone Wholesale is committed to treating all customers fairly and equally. We strive to ensure Rockstone Wholesale does not discriminate in any part of lending transactions based on the following:

    • Race,
    • Color,
    • Religion,
    • National Origin,
    • Sex,
    • Marital Status,
    • Familial Status,
    • Military Status,
    • Sexual Orientation,
    • Age, provided the applicant has the capacity and meets the underwriting requirements for age,
    • Disability,
    • Receipt of public assistance income, whether a person has exercised any right under the Consumer Protection Act (this includes the Truth in Lending Act) or
    • Any other basis prohibited by law.

    Rockstone Wholesale's management and employees are committed to fair lending practices. It is Rockstone Wholesale's policy to make credit products available to all applicants who meet our business focus in a fair and consistent manner within the confines of safe and sound business practices. The following is Rockstone Wholesale's Fair Lending Policy statement:

    • Rockstone Wholesale is fully committed to the principle all credit decisions should be made without regard to the items listed above and will fulfill this commitment while maintaining prudent credit discipline and sound business practices.
    • Rockstone Wholesale recognizes affirmative steps must be taken to ensure that this principle is applied consistently and continuously throughout all aspects of our credit operation, including product design, sales and marketing, underwriting, training, performance evaluation, and servicing practices.
    • Rockstone Wholesale monitors the operation and achievements on a regular basis to ensure procedures are followed and Rockstone Wholesale's objectives are met.
    • Rockstone Wholesale will continue to make changes in our operations as we identify ways to meet our commitment to fair lending more effectively.
    • Everyone at Rockstone Wholesale involved in the credit process must strictly comply with fair lending requirements.
    • Rockstone Wholesale requires loan terms, rates, and fees to be consistent with applicant qualification, the applicant has the ability to repay the obligation and the applicant receives a tangible benefit from the loan
      transaction.

     

  • Loan Fraud Zero Tolerance

  • This Addendum to Broker Agreement (“Addendum”) is entered into by and between Rockstone Wholesale (“Lender”) and the mortgage broker identified below (“Broker”) (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Parties”) as of the date execution stated below.


    Recitals

    1. Broker entered into that certain Broker Agreement (“Agreement”) with Lender and currently is an Approved Broker of Lender.
    2. Broker may from time to time submit application packages for residential mortgage loans to Lender for underwriting review, and possible funding under the terms and conditions of the Agreement. 

      NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the RECITALS set forth above and subject to the mutual promises and covenants set forth below, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereby agree as follows:
       
    1. Binding Effect. The Agreement, and any amendments or addendums thereto, shall apply to mortgage loan applications submitted to Lender in any name in which Lender does business.

    2. Lender Paid Compensation. For any loan submitted to Lender that Broker requests to be paid by Lender, and in accordance with Regulation Z (12 CFR Part 226). Broker shall be compensated in the same amount as specified in their then current lender paid compensation election, regardless of the name in which Lender is doing business.

    3. Continuing Effect. This Addendum shall not affect the Broker’s or Lender’s rights and obligations with respect to any loans submitted or funded under the Agreement.
  • Complete and Submit Your W-9

  •  Follow this link https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf to complete the W-9, then upload it below. 

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