| LENDERS |
DELAY |
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1. Lender does not properly pre-qualify borrower. |
2 weeks* |
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2. Lender decides last minute they don’t like borrower. |
2 weeks* |
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3. Lender decides last minute they don’t like the property. |
2 weeks* |
| 4. Lender wants property repaired or cleaned prior to close. |
1-3 weeks* |
| 5. Lender raises rates, points, or cost. |
2 weeks* |
| 6. Borrower does not qualify because of late addition of Information. |
2 weeks* |
| 7. Lender requires, a last minute, re-appraisal. |
2 weeks |
| 8. The borrower does not like the fine print in the loan documents that we received three days before close. |
3 weeks* |
| 9. The lender loses file. |
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10. The lender does not simultaneously ask for information from the buyer he/she asks for information in bits and pieces. |
1-4 weeks* |
| THE BUYER |
DELAY |
| 1. Did not tell the truth on the loan application. |
1 week* |
| 2. Did not tell the truth to the seller. |
1 week* |
| 3. Submits incorrect tax returns to lender. |
4 weeks* |
| 4. Lacks motivation. |
1 week* |
| 5. Source of down payment changes. |
1 week* |
| 6. Family members do not like purchase. |
1 week* |
| 7. Is too picky regarding conditions. |
1 week* |
| 8. Finds another property that is a better deal. |
1 week* |
| 9. Are “nibblers” (always negotiating). |
1 week* |
| 10. The buyers bring an attorney into the picture. |
3 weeks* |
| 11. Does not execute paperwork in a timely manner. |
1 week* |
| 12. Does not deliver their money in a “check cleared” fashion to closing. |
1-2 weeks* |
| 13. Job change, illness, divorce, or other financial setbacks. |
1-2 weeks* |
| 14. Comes up short on money. |
1 week* |
| 15. Does not obtain insurance in a timely manner. |
1-2 weeks |
| THE APPRAISAL |
DELAY |
| 1. The appraiser is not local and misunderstands the market. |
1-3 weeks |
| 2. No comparable sales available. |
1 week* |
| 3. Appraiser delays (too busy, etc.). |
1-3 weeks |
| 4. Incorrect appraisal. |
1-3 weeks* |
| 5. Appraisal too low. |
1 week* |
| THE INSPECTION COMPANY |
DELAY |
| 1. Too picky regarding inspection report. |
1 day* |
| 2. Scares buyer. |
1 week* |
| 3. Infuriates seller. |
1 week* |
| 4. Makes mistakes. |
1-3 weeks* |
| 5. Delays report. |
1 week* |