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Is Earnest Money Refundable? When You Can (and Can’t) Get It Back

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Buyer is unable to secure financing A financing or mortgage contingency protects buyers if they’re unable to get approved for a home loan. To receive a refund, the buyer must cancel the contract according to the terms of a valid contingency and do so within the specified timeframe. How can I get my earnest money back?