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Examples of recent questions relating to the JPMorgan Solicitor Panel
My financial adviser has has requested my solicitor’s panel member for the JPMorgan conveyancing panel. Can you suggest how I find this out. I have tried my local JPMorgan branch but they have not responded to me.
You are best placed to get this information from your conveyancing lawyer. They should have a central record lender panel numbers including the JPMorgan panel reference.
Our lawyer has identified a problem with the lease for the flat we are buying. The seller’s lawyers have put forward defective title insurance as a solution. We are happy with insurance and will cover the costs. Our solicitor has advised that as he is on the JPMorgan conveyancing panel he must be satisfied that the lender is happy with this solution. Who is the client here, us or JPMorgan?
Just because you have a mortgage offer from JPMorgan does not mean to say that the property will be meet their requirements for the purposes of a mortgage. Your lawyer has to ensure that the lease has to comply with the CML Handbook Requirements. You and JPMorgan are the client. The appropriate lender requirements must be adhered to by the JPMorgan conveyancing panel who has to balance acting for you and JPMorgan
I note that you have a search directory listing solicitors on the JPMorgan conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a referral fee if I retain them for my house purchase?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the JPMorgan conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to the any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint.
I am attempting to get my ex-wife removed the mortgage deeds. Can JPMorgan really insist on which solicitor I can or can not use?
You can use any solicitor you like but JPMorgan then has the right to appoint a different solicitor to act for them at your expense. It might be more cost effective and quicker to instruct a lawyer who is on the JPMorgan solicitors panel
We are getting a further advance on our mortgage from JPMorgan as we wish to carry out alterations or improvements our home. Do we need to appoint a solicitor on the JPMorgan conveyancing panel to deal with the paperwork?
JPMorgan do not ordinarily instruct a member of their conveyancing panel to deal with such a matter. If they did require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the JPMorgan panel
I am about to exchange contracts on a purchase with a mortgage from JPMorgan. The report from my solicitor mentions that JPMorgan could withdraw their offer before completion. Is this right?
Lenders such as JPMorgan can revoke their mortgage offer although this rarely happens. In the unlikely event that JPMorgan withdraw their offer they may or may not inform you or the lawyer as to their reasoning. There are various possible reasons but here are 5 examples:
- If the financial circumstances of the borrower have changed to the detriment and the JPMorgan has been notified
- If the borrower informs JPMorgan of a change in the loan amount agreed
- Where to proceed with the Mortgage offer would be unlawful
- Following advice from the property assessor on their lender panel or If the lender has doubts about the effectiveness of the valuation as a result of subsequent events or information received post valuation but pre completion
- Where the lender has to take account a recent change in law
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat. I have a mortgage offer with JPMorgan. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?
It is not advisable proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event if you are getting a mortgage with JPMorgan you will need to appoint a solicitor on the JPMorgan conveyancing panel.
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