Illustrative scenario 01An ownership change
A solicitor identifies a transaction that needs the lender's agreement or new finance.
Useful information for the conversation
- Client consent
- Transaction and legal issue
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 02A gifted deposit
The legal and mortgage processes need consistent information about the gift and its source.
Useful information for the conversation
- Transaction and legal issue
- Funding deadlines
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 03A lease or title question
An issue may affect lender acceptance. The professional responsibilities and timeline need coordination.
Useful information for the conversation
- Funding deadlines
- Agreed communication contacts
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 04Evidence focus: Identify the issue that affects the lending
A professional introducer wants to discuss mortgage referrals for solicitors. Two points need attention: client consent; transaction and legal issue. Title restrictions, ownership changes, gifted deposits and lease conditions can all affect a lender. The evidence and the decision need to be considered together rather than in isolation.
Useful information for the conversation
- Agreed communication contacts
- Client consent
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 05Decision point: Funding deadlines
A professional introducer has started a conversation about mortgage referrals for solicitors, but the brief has changed. The review revisits two points: funding deadlines; agreed communication contacts. The next step is agreed using the updated facts, with any unresolved questions recorded.
Useful information for the conversation
- Client consent
- Transaction and legal issue
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
The wider assessment
Identify the issue that affects the lending
Title restrictions, ownership changes, gifted deposits and lease conditions can all affect a lender. Raising them early helps establish whether extra consent or a different route is needed. We agree responsibilities rather than duplicating professional advice.
Mortgage advice does not replace legal advice. Exchange and completion decisions require the solicitor's and client's agreement.