(While we cannot prevent all these things from happening, “Your Home Sweet Loans Specialist” knows how to get you through any one or more of them!)
 

The Buyer/Borrower:

1. Does not tell the truth on the loan application.

2. Submits incorrect information to the lender.

3. Has recent late payments on credit report.

4. Found out about additional debt after the loan application.

5. Borrower loses job.

6. Co-borrower loses job.

7. Income verification lower than what was stated on loan application.

8. Overtime income not allowed by underwriter for qualifying.

9. Applicant makes large purchase on credit before closing.

10. Illness, injury, divorce or other financial setback during escrow.

11. Lacks motivation.

12. Gift donor changes mind.

13. Cannot locate divorce decree.

14. Cannot locate petition or discharge of bankruptcy.

15. Cannot locate tax returns.

16. Cannot locate bank statements.

17. Difficulty in obtaining verification of rent.

18. Interest rate increases and borrower no longer qualifies.

19. Loan program changes with higher rates, points, and fees.

20. Child support not disclosed on application.

21. Borrower is a foreign national.

22. Bankruptcy in the last two years.

23. Mortgage payment is double the previous housing payments.

24. Borrower does not have steady two-years employment history.

25. Borrower brings in handwritten pay stub.

26. Borrower switches to job with probation period.

27. Borrower switches from salary to 100% commission income.

28. Borrower/co-borrower/seller dies.

29. Family members or friends do not like the home buyer chooses.

30. Buyer is to picky about property in price range they can afford.

31. Buyer feels the house is misrepresented.

32. Veterans DD214 form not available.

33. Buyer comes up short of money to close.

34. Buyer does not properly “paper trail” additional money that comes from gifts, loans, etc.

35. Buyer does not bring cashier’s check to title company for closing costs and down payment.

 

The Seller:

36. Loses motivation to sell (job transfer does not go through, reconciles marriage, etc.)

37. Cannot find a suitable replacement property.

38. Will not allow appraiser inside home.

39. Will not allow inspector inside home in timely manner.

40. Removes property that the buyer believes is included.

41. Cannot clear up liens– is short on cash to close.

42. Did not own 100% of property as previously disclosed.

43. Encounters problems getting partners signature.

44. Leaves town without giving anyone Power of Attorney.

45. Delays the projected move-out date.

46. Did not complete the repairs as agreed

47. Seller’s home goes into foreclosure during escrow.

48. Misrepresents information about home & neighborhood.

49. Does not disclose all hidden or unknown defects, and they are subsequently discovered.

50. Builder miscalculates completion date of new home.

51. Builder has too many cost overruns.

52. Final inspection on new home does not pass.

53. Seller does not appear for closing, and will not sign papers.

 

The Realtor (s):

54. Have no client control over buyers and sellers.

54. Delays access to property for inspection and appraisals.

55. Unfamiliar with their client’s financial position - do they have enough equity to sell, etc.

56. Does not get complete paper work to the lender in time.

57. Inexperienced in this type of property transaction.

58. Takes unexpected time off during transaction, and can’t be reached.

59. Misleads other parties to the transaction - has huge ego.

60. Does not do sufficient homework on their clients or the property, and waste everyone’s time.

 

The Property:

62. County will not approve septic system or well.

63. Termite report reveals substantial damage and seller is not willing to fix or repair.

64. Home was misrepresented as to size and condition.

65. Home is destroyed prior to closing.

66. Home not structurally sound.

67. Home is uninsurable for homeowners insurance.

68. Property incorrectly zoned.

69. Portion of home sits on neighbor’s property.

70. Unique home and comparable properties for appraisal difficult to find.

 

The Escrow/Title Company:

71. Fails to notify lender/agents of unsigned or unreturned documents.

72. Fails to obtain information from beneficiaries, lien holders, insurance companies, or lenders in a timely manner.

73. Let’s principle leave town without getting necessary signatures.

74. Loses or incorrectly prepares paperwork.

75. Does not pass on valuable information quickly enough.

76. Does not coordinate well, so that many items can be done at once.

77. Does not bend rules for small problem

78. Finds liens or other title problems

 

The Appraiser:

79. Is not local and misunderstands market

80. Is too busy to complete the appraisal on schedule.

81. No comparables sales are available.

82. Is not on lender’s “approved list.”

83. Makes important mistake on the appraisal and value comes in too low.

84. Lender requires second appraisal.

 

The Inspectors:

85. Pest inspector not available in time.

86. Home inspector too picky about condition of property.

87. Home inspector not available when needed.

88. Inspection reports alarm buyer.