Types
of Turbulence
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 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 within
the last 2 years.
23. Mortgage
payment is double the previous housing payment.
24. Borrower does
not have steady 2-year employment history.
25. Borrower
brings in handwritten pay stubs.
26. Borrower
switches to job with a 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 the buyer chooses.
30. Buyer is too
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 at closing.
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
motivations 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 inspectors inside home in a timely manner.
40. Removes
property that the buyer believed was 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’ signatures.
44. Leaves town
without giving anyone Power of Attorney.
45. Delays the
projected move-out date.
46. Did not
complete the repairs agreed to in contract.
47. Seller’s
home goes into foreclosure during escrow.
48. Misrepresents
information about home and 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 won’t sign papers.
The
Realtor(s):
54. Have no
client control over buyers or sellers.
55. Delays access
to property for inspection and appraisals.
56. Unfamiliar with
their client’s financial position – do they have enough equity to
sell, etc.
57. Does not get
completed paperwork to the lender in time.
58. Inexperienced in
this type of property transaction.
59. Takes
unexpected time off during transaction and can’t be reached.
60. Misleads
other parties to the transaction – has huge ego.
61. Does not do
sufficient homework on their clients or the property and wastes
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. Lets
principals leave town without getting all 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 simultaneously.
77. Does not bend
the rules on small problems.
78. Finds liens
or other title problems at the last minute.
The
Appraiser:
79. Is not local
and misunderstands the market.
80. Is too busy
to complete the appraisal on schedule.
81. No comparable
sales are available.
82. Is not on the
lender’s “approved list.”
83. Makes
important mistakes on appraisal and brings in value too low.
84. Lender
requires a second or “review” appraisal.
Inspectors:
85. Pest
inspector not available when needed.
86. Pest
inspector too picky about condition of property.
87. Home
inspector not available when needed.
88. Inspection reports
alarm buyer, and sale is cancelled.