
Shant Banosian
President & Senior Loan Officer at Rate | NMLS #7206
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- Full-underwriting and credit approval command respect from sellers
- Helps you compete effectively with cash buyers and stand on equal footing

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- Approval lasts for 90 days, giving you time to find the right home
- No SSN required and there is zero impact to your credit score

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shant banosian
is Rate's #1 Loan Officer 10 years running, and the #1 Mortgage Banker nationwide 8 years running.
With over 40,000 closed units and $10 billion in funded loans throughout his 20 year career. Shant has consistently been recognized for his high level of production, superior customer service and expert industry knowledge.

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#1 LOAN ORIGINATOR
IN AMERICA
#1 In MA
For 10 Years
10 BILLION
IN FUNDED LOANS 2013–2024
40,000+
closed loans
96%
Customer satisfaction
Closing In or under
10 DAYS
LICENSED IN
50 states

Terms and conditions
Rate’s Same-Day Mortgage promotion offers qualified customers who provide certain required financial information/documentation to Rate within 24 hours of locking a rate on a mortgage loan the opportunity to receive a loan approval within 1 business day of timely submission of documentation and does not suggest that the borrower will receive funding on the same day as their application submission. For purposes of this offer, documents provided after 1 pm local time or on a weekend or company holiday will be deemed submitted the next business day. Rate cannot guarantee that a loan will be approved or that a closing will occur within a specific timeframe. Rate reserves the right to revoke this approval at any time if there is a change in your financial condition or credit history which would impair your ability to repay this obligation. Read and understand your Loan Commitment before waiving any mortgage contingencies. Borrower documentation and Intent to Proceed must be signed within 24 business hours of receipt. Not eligible for all loan types or residence types. Minimum down payment requirements apply. Self-employed borrowers are not eligible. Not all borrowers will be approved. Borrower's interest rate will depend upon the specific characteristics of borrower's loan transaction, credit profile and other criteria. Not available in all states. Restrictions apply. Visit rate.com/same-day-mortgage for terms and conditions.