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Common questions asked concerning the Aldermore Bank Solicitor Panel
I have been advised by my broker that I have to pay Aldermore Bank fees should I instruct my family lawyer. How good are the Aldermore Bank conveyancing panel solicitors? I'm happy to use any solicitor in the country TBH provided that they are good and reasonably priced. Are there any Aldermore Bank conveyancers you'd recommend?
Aldermore Bank’s conveyancing panel is pretty large so it would be advisable to check with the firms you are getting quotes from that they are on the panel. You can search by postcode on the search tool on this site to find solicitors that Aldermore Bank will allow to act for them.
We are approaching an exchange and my mum and dad having transferred the 10% deposit to my lawyer. I am now advised that as the deposit has not come from me my lawyer needs to disclose this to my lender Aldermore Bank. I am advised that, being on the Aldermore Bank conveyancing panel and acting on their behalf he must inform Aldermore Bank if the balance of the mortgage advance is not just from me. I informed the bank about my parent’s contribution when I applied for the mortgage so is it really necessary for this now to be an issue?
Your lawyer is obliged to check with Aldermore Bank to make sure that they are aware that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own funds. Your solicitor can only report this to Aldermore Bank if you agree, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.
Your search tool is useful but there are many lawyers listed near Coventry on the Aldermore Bank conveyancing panel. It would be a lot more helpful if you could recommend a specific firm on the conveyancing panel for Aldermore Bank ?
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. We recommend that you speak to 3 or 4 lawyers listed before you make your choice..
I was due to complete on my first house two days ago. My lawyer’s firm is on the Aldermore Bank conveyancing panel but has changed address in the past couple of months and had not informed Aldermore Bank of their new address. Aldermore Bank has locked down the release of mortgage funds as the information from the solicitors isn't correct.
This is as unusual as it is unlucky. The majority of lender Terms of Conveyancing Panel Appointment specifically oblige the solicitor to inform the lender of an address change. Your solicitor needs to treat this with the utmost urgency. Do speak with or register your concern with the senior partner (assuming he or she is not your direct lawyer). Most lenders would be reasonable in this situation and expedite the resolution of this issue. It may be prudent to enlist the help of your local Aldermore Bank branch or your mortgage broker to see if they can help.
Is it the case that all conveyancing lawyers on the Aldermore Bank conveyancing panel work on a no move no charge basis?
There is generally no requirements by lenders for their firms to operate on a no-sale-no-fee basis. There a small number of lenders who operate a very restricted conveyancing panel managed by a third party company (often termed in the industry as a ‘gatekeeper’). That third party may impose certain conditions such as non-sale-no fee on the panel firms. If you require this as a condition of your conveyancing then you should check with the conveyancing firm that this is part of their package
What are the common reasons for a lender such as Aldermore Bank to withdraw a mortgage offer?
Lenders such as Aldermore Bank can revoke their mortgage offer although this rarely happens. should Aldermore 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 few examples:
- If the borrower informs Aldermore Bank of a change in security address
- If the borrower informs Aldermore 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 Aldermore Bank conveyancing panel solicitors would be obliged to notify Aldermore Bank of a change in the price of the property.
- Where the purchase price and borrowers direct contribution differ to details on the mortgage application form completed by the borrower
- 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;
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat. I have a mortgage agreed with Aldermore Bank. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use 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 Aldermore Bank you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Aldermore Bank conveyancing panel.
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