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FAQs for the Cynergy Bank Solicitor Panel
Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my solicitor is not identified on the Cynergy Bank Solicitor panel that there is a problem with the quality of his work?
It would not be wise to jump to that conclusion. There are all sorts of perfectly reasonable explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator indicated 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The top 3 reasons are as follows: (1) lack of transactions (2) the lawyer is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. If you are concerned you should simply call the firm and ask them why they are no longer on the approved list for Cynergy Bank.
Expecting to complete my purchase next Thursday. I have now been asked to send a copy of my building insurance schedule by my solicitor as as he informs me that he is duty bound to validate that it is in order for Cynergy Bank. What risks do Cynergy Bank expect the insurance to cover?
Any lawyer on the Cynergy Bank conveyancing panel would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in Cynergy Bank’s Part 2 requirements of the CML Handbook (last updated on Cynergy Bank). Being on the Cynergy Bank conveyancing panel your lawyer is expect to follow these instructions.
I note that you have a post code search directory identifying solicitors on the Cynergy Bank conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I appoint them for my house purchase?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Cynergy Bank conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to the any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint.
My grandfather passed away 10 months ago and as sole heir and executor was left the house. The house had a small mortgage remaining of approximately £8000. I want to transfer the title deeds into my name whilst I re-mortgage to Cynergy Bank , pay off the mortgage etc. Is this possible?
If you intend to re-mortgage then Cynergy Bank will insist on your using a conveyancer on the Cynergy Bank conveyancing panel. Here is link to the Land Registry online guidance around what to do when a property owner dies. This will help you to understand the registration process behind changing the details re the registered title. in your case it would appear that you are effectively purchasing the property from the estate. Your Cynergy Bank conveyancing panel solicitor pays the new mortgage money into the estate, the estate pays off the old mortgage, the charge is released and you become the owner and the Cynergy Bank mortgage is registered as a charge at the Land Registry.
I was thinking of purchasing my friend’s property. Once we agree a price, what’s the best way to move forward? I plan to obtain a mortgage with Cynergy Bank. Is there anyway to cut out the solicitors to save on the costs? My dad reckons back in the day he did a lot of it himself, just went into the land registry office and providing them with the info they needed himself
If you are getting a mortgage with Cynergy Bank involved you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Cynergy Bank conveyancing panel. We would not encourage you to both use the same solicitors' firm. There are clear conflict of interest issues and it's not going to make a huge difference to the speed of the overall process. So as not to hold things us you should pass on your solicitors details to Cynergy Bank. Feel free to use our search tool to look for a licensed conveyancer or solicitor on the Cynergy Bank conveyancing panel.
In what circumstances might Cynergy Bank amend or withdraw their mortgage offer?
Lenders such as Cynergy Bank can revoke their mortgage offer although this rarely happens. should Cynergy Bank 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 a number of examples:
- Cynergy Bank may amend or withdraw an offer if the Cynergy Bank conveyancing panel solicitor is unable to confirm compliance with any of the conditions of the mortgage offer or if any of the terms of the mortgage offer cannot be satisfied
- If the borrower informs Cynergy Bank of a change in the loan amount agreed
- Amendments if purchase price adjusted and the loan to value limits exceeded by this. Please note that Cynergy Bank conveyancing panel solicitors would be obliged to notify Cynergy Bank of a change in the price of the property.
- Where the Lender’s right to possession is fettered in some way
- If the lender reasonably suspects that the applicant, borrower, mortgagor or guarantor is involved in any criminal or fraudulent activity, including trading in illegal drugs or other substances, theft, robbery, deception or other serious offences, or if the applicant borrower, mortgagor or guarantor has a conviction for any serious criminal offence, including theft, deception, fraud, robbery or trade in illegal drugs or other substances;
Cynergy Bank have agreed my mortgage in principle, my offer on house has been accepted, now what?
The estate agent will want to know who your solicitors are (make sure these solicitors are on the lenders panel). Call up Cynergy Bank or your broker and complete any relevant paperwork. Cynergy Bank will tell you what documents they want. Cynergy Bank will instruct a valuer. The valuer will get in touch with the estate agent or seller to book an appointment. Once conducted (assuming no problems) it takes about week to get a mortgage offer. Cynergy Bank will issue the offer to you and your lawyer. The transaction will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing.
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