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JANUARY 12, 2024

If you’ve been shopping for a home, you’ve likely come across the term “loan contingency,” and you may be considering including this clause in your purchase offer. Or perhaps you’ve already made a loan-contingent offer, and you’re wondering about contingency removal. What is a loan contingency?

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JANUARY 31, 2024

Contingencies are designed to protect both parties involved, allowing the buyer to back out of the purchase without penalty under specific circumstances, such as issues discovered during a home inspection or difficulties obtaining financing. The most extended periods typically relate to mortgage and home sale contingencies.

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AUGUST 31, 2021

A cash offer simply means that a buyer already has the funds available to buy the house and can pay for it without securing a mortgage loan. From the seller’s point of view, it doesn’t make much difference whether the cash comes from the buyer’s personal bank account or from a mortgage loan. There’s no financing contingency.

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JANUARY 13, 2022

If a contingency isn’t met, then buyers can back out of a deal without any repercussions and they can get their earnest money back. Common contingencies include issues with appraisals, home inspections, or the buyer’s home sale. How is an active contingent listing different from a pending listing? Appraisal contingencies.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2021

When reviewing an incoming offer, you’ll take into consideration the overall offer terms, such as: the buyer’s ability to qualify for a home loan. inspection and loan contingency time frames. Schedule inspection appointments with the buyer. Renegotiate with the buyer’s agent based on inspection findings.

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MARCH 23, 2022

But there’s a catch: Because you don’t typically have to provide any documentation, nothing is verified, and this loan amount isn’t guaranteed. If you must include contingencies, such as a loan contingency or appraisal contingency to secure a mortgage, try to include as few as possible. Lead with your highest bid.

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