LOS vs LMS

This comparison explains architectural roles and responsibilities; it does not imply every organization must separate systems this way.

DimensionLoan Origination System (LOS)Loan Management System (LMS)
Primary stageApplication → assessment → approvalActive loan servicing → closure
Typical ownershipApplication, decision workflow, pre-approval dataAccount, schedule, interest, fees, payments
Key integrationCustomer/KYC, bureau, scoring, documentPayments, core/GL, collections, collateral
HandoffApproved loan / contract dataServicing and accounting events
Important: Final design depends on products, policy, existing systems, data ownership and operating model.