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Loan Comparison Analysis Section - Overview

Present clients with clear, data-driven breakdowns that show exactly how different loan options stack up over time, helping them make confident borrowing decisions.

Updated over 2 weeks ago

The Analysis feature adds a powerful layer of insight on top of your existing Loan Comparison table. Instead of just showing side-by-side rate and payment figures, you can generate detailed analyses that illustrate how different rate and point combinations affect total costs over the life of the loan or across specific time periods. You control exactly which analysis sections your client sees in their portal and on PDFs, so every presentation stays clean, relevant, and tailored to the conversation.


Before You Start

Requirement

Details

Loan Comparison Table

You must have an active loan comparison with at least two scenarios already built out before the Analysis option becomes available

Scenario Setup

Each scenario should include the rate, points, and loan program details you want to compare (e.g., 6.5% at 0 points vs. 6.25% at 0.75 points vs. 6.0% at 1.25 points)

Matching Criteria for Points Analysis

The Points Analysis section only appears when all scenarios share the same property, the same loan program, and the same LTV with different rate and point combinations


Step-by-Step: Creating a Loan Comparison Analysis

1. Open Your Loan Comparison Table

  • Navigate to the deal that contains the loan scenarios you want to analyze

  • Confirm your side-by-side comparison is populated with at least two (up to three) options

2. Click Create Analysis

  • Locate the Create Analysis button at the top of the loan comparison table

  • Click it to generate the analysis view

⚠️ Important: The analysis opens in a condensed format by default. You can expand each section individually to review the full data before deciding what to share with your client.

3. Review the Analysis Sections

The analysis generates up to three sections depending on your scenario setup:

Section

What It Shows

When It Appears

Points Analysis

Compares the cost of buying down the rate with points across your scenarios

Only when all scenarios share the same property, loan program, and LTV

Cumulative Payment Analysis

Tracks total payments from month one forward, letting you compare costs at any time horizon (e.g., 36 months, 48 months, 60 months)

Always available when two or more scenarios exist

Total Payment Analysis (Life of Loan)

Shows the total cost of each option over the full loan term, highlighting which scenario saves the most overall

Always available when two or more scenarios exist

4. Select Which Sections to Include

  • Toggle the Include Analysis button (it turns yellow when active) for each section you want your client to see

  • You can include one section, multiple sections, or all of them depending on what supports your conversation

💡 Tip: Less is often more. If your client is focused on long-term savings, including just the Total Payment Analysis keeps the presentation focused and avoids information overload.


Controlling What Your Client Sees

PDF Output

The PDF only includes the analysis sections you have toggled on. If no analysis sections are selected, the PDF shows the standard loan comparison only.

Selection

PDF Will Show

No analysis sections toggled

Standard loan comparison only

Points Analysis toggled on

Loan comparison + Points Analysis

Total Payment Analysis toggled on

Loan comparison + Total Payment Analysis

Multiple sections toggled on

Loan comparison + all selected analysis sections

Client Portal View

  • When you toggle on analysis sections and your client opens the loan comparison in their portal, they will see a highlighted yellow Analysis button

  • Clicking that button reveals only the sections you chose to share

  • Clients cannot see sections you have not included, so you stay in full control of the narrative


Finishing Up / Next Steps

1. Confirm Your Selections

  • Double-check that the Include Analysis indicator is yellow for each section you want visible

  • The comparison table header will display Includes Analysis to confirm at least one section is active

2. Generate and Preview the PDF

  • Click the PDF button to generate your client-ready document

  • Review it to make sure only the intended analysis sections appear alongside the standard comparison

3. Share with Your Client

  • Send the PDF directly or let your client access the analysis through their portal

  • Use the data points from the analysis to guide your rate and points conversation


Quick Reference

Build Scenarios → Create Analysis → Review Sections → Toggle Include Analysis (yellow) → Generate PDF / Share via Client Portal

Tips for Success

  • Match your scenarios for Points Analysis access—all options must share the same property, loan program, and LTV for this section to appear

  • Use the condensed view for quick checks—expand individual sections only when you need the full detail before presenting

  • Tailor to the conversation—if a client is comparing short-term costs, lead with Cumulative Payment Analysis; for long-term buyers, Total Payment Analysis tells a stronger story

  • Preview your PDF before sending—what you see on the PDF is exactly what your client receives, so confirm the right sections are toggled on

  • Refresh the client portal after changes—if you update your analysis selections, the client portal reflects those changes after a page refresh on their end

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