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Mortgage Agency Services Conveyancing Panel Recently Asked Questions
My husband and I are hoping to buy a 3 bedroom apartment in Hackney with a mortgage from Mortgage Agency Services. We would like to retain our solicitor but Mortgage Agency Services says he's not on their "panel". It seems we have little choice but to instruct one of the Mortgage Agency Services panel firms or keep our solicitor and pay for one of their panel ones to represent them. We feel as though this is unjust; Can we not simply insist that Mortgage Agency Services use our lawyer?
Unfortunately,no. The mortgage offered to you is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the Mortgage Agency Services conveyancing panel. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. Another option that might be available is for your lawyer to apply to be on the conveyancing panel for Mortgage Agency Services
Our conveyancer has uncovered a defect with the lease for the apartment we are buying. The other side have suggested title insurance as a solution. We are happy with insurance and will pay for it. Our lawyer says that as he is on the Mortgage Agency Services conveyancing panel he must be satisfied that the lender is happy with this solution. Who is the client here, us or Mortgage Agency Services?
Just because you have a mortgage offer from Mortgage Agency Services 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 Mortgage Agency Services are the client. The appropriate lender requirements must be adhered to by the Mortgage Agency Services conveyancing panel who has to balance acting for you and Mortgage Agency Services
Whilst your website is a good idea there are many lawyers listed near Chelsea on the Mortgage Agency Services conveyancing panel. Can you recommend a specific firm on the conveyancing panel for Mortgage Agency Services ?
We do not recommend specific firms as the right firm for you depends on where your priorities lie. For example you may require a local firm with local knowledge or you might be looking for the low cost conveyancing. Before you appoint your lawyer we advise you to speak to two or three of the firms listed to gain comfort as to which one is right for you..
I am in the process of remortgaging my apartment does my lawyer have to be on the Mortgage Agency Services Conveyancing panel?
In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on Mortgage Agency Services conveyancing panel, but Mortgage Agency Services would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same transaction.
I'm in the process of looking at houses and am about to put in an offer. Should I already have a conveyancer appointed at this stage? I I am planning to take a mortgage with Mortgage Agency Services
It would be sensible to have your start your search soon rather than later. Once you decide who you want to use and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and pass their details on the the estate agent. As you are getting a mortgage with Mortgage Agency Services , make sure you remember to check that your lawyer is on the Mortgage Agency Services conveyancing panel.
I can not work out if my mortgage offer requires a lease extension . I have telephoned Mortgage Agency Services on various occasions and was told they are content with the situation and they would lend. My solicitor - who is on the Mortgage Agency Services conveyancing panel- telephoned and was told not they would not lend in accordance with their CML Handbook minimum lease term requirements. Who do I believe?
Your lawyer has to follow the CML Handbook Part 2 requirements for Mortgage Agency Services. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that Mortgage Agency Services will go ahead your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask Mortgage Agency Services to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the remaining number of years left on the lease.
I was told four weeks ago that my mortgage has been agreed
to by Mortgage Agency Services. Is it usual for Mortgage Agency Services to only issue the offer once my
solicitor is approved on their conveyancing panel?
Mortgage companies tend not to not issue a mortgage until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Mortgage Agency Services to deal with your lawyers application to be on the Mortgage Agency Services conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitors will be accepted.