Credit-based insurance scores (discussed in detail below) are based on information in your credit report. The first thing you should know is that if GEICO does obtain a credit-based insurance score as part of calculating your insurance quote, the inquiry is labeled as being from the insurance company.
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.
By Brandon Cornett | Â© 2017, all rights reserved | Duplication prohibited. At a glance: Mortgage underwriting is a detailed process that usually takes a few days. In some cases, however, it can take as long as several weeks. Five to eight business days is a reasonable average. The timeline varies because every borrower is different. We get a lot of questions from our readers regarding the mortgage underwriting process and how it works. Two of the most common questions are: How long does underwriting take?