Assumption Clock

NewRez / Shellpoint assumption timeline

3 community reports · #3 fastest of 12 servicers.

Median
126 d
Average
4.2 mo
Range
70–183 d

Average days by loan type

Loan typeReportsMedianAverage
VA2126 d127 d
Not stated1——

Common holdups

  • No single point of contact1×
  • Release of liability / seller paperwork1×
  • VA~183 days

    "My very straightforward assumption took 6 months."

    ApproximateReported by a participantPosted 2025-05Source: r/MilitaryFinance (u/timewasty)
  • VA~70 days

    Under contract end of Feb 2025, closed May 9; NewRez offered an earlier close but buyers chose the later date for their move.

    ApproximateReported by a buyerPosted 2025-05Source: r/MilitaryFinance (u/Traditional-Cable478)
  • Not stated124+ days, still waiting

    Post-breakup assumption started July 2024; communication stopped for 2 months until a customer-advocacy complaint. Approved in month 4, release docs pending.

    • No single point of contact
    • Release of liability / seller paperwork
    ApproximateReported by a buyerPosted 2024-11Source: r/Mortgages (u/Unlikely_Top_307)

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