There are two ways to create a borrower File in Maxwell. The first is your landing page link that directs borrowers to your loan application. Whenever a borrower uses this link, it will create a file on your dashboard with their application. 

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If you know about the borrower before they apply, we recommend you use the "New Loan File” button in the upper right corner of your dashboard. When you create a new loan file from your dashboard, you have a way of keeping track of that borrower, and the borrower will receive a reminder message if they don't complete their loan application. 

The New Loan File button is a great option for in-person or over the phone loan applications. This is also the way to create a new file for a borrower who has applied with you previously.

New Loan File Button

Here are the steps to create a new loan file from your dashboard:

1. Click “New Loan File” button on the dashboard.
2. Fill out borrower information in the Client Info section.
3. Add any Real Estate Agents or Co-borrowers using their respective buttons.
4. Select the type of Loan Application the borrower will receive. 
5. Select a Borrower Task List Template (Not required)
6. Click Save & Continue
7. Review/Edit the Welcome Email
8. You can also add additional tasks on this screen using the “Add Task” button, or edit/delete tasks created from the task list template.
9. Send the Welcome Email to the borrower. You can also skip the welcome email and send it later.