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Real Estate Contract Mortgage Contingency Clause
Posted on September 30, 2018 at 5:50 PM |
In
order to benefit from the protections allowed by the mortgage
contingency clause the buyer must strictly abide by all its terms, i.e.
the buyer must only apply for a loan in the amount stated in the clause
(or such lesser sum as buyer shall be willing to accept), and obtain
the mortgage within the time frame given in the clause. If the buyer
applies for a loan greater than the amount stated in the
clause and is then denied a loan, the buyer will have forfeited the
protection afforded by the clause and will not be able to cancel the
contract. If the buyer is then unable to obtain other funds to complete
the purchase the buyer will be in default under the terms of the
contract and
more than likely lose their down payment. On the other hand, if the
buyer is approved for a loan greater than stated in
the mortgage clause, then no problem. Nonetheless, I would never
advise a
client to take such a risk and put their down payment in jeopardy.
There are many reasons why the loan may be denied that have nothing to
do with the financial qualifications of the buyer and are beyond the
buyer's control. An experienced real estate attorney will help you
navigate through this process. The
mortgage contingency clause is there to protect your down payment
should your loan be denied. To best protect yourself when purchasing a
home with a mortgage, hire an experienced real estate attorney who fully
understands all aspects of the mortgage contingency clause and will
guide you through the entire closing process. To speak with
an experienced real estate attorney, call us at (516)
314-8433. To learn more about our services and how we can assist you, visit us
at www.jreardonlaw.com |
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