Removal from the RBS- First Active and other lender panels: Why they do it and how to get reinstated

  • Persistent delays in registering a charge on behalf of RBS- First Active Delays or failure to register the RBS- First Active charge may result in referral to external lawyers of RBS- First Active to complete outstanding requirements.
  • Breaches of RBS- First Active conveyancing panel Terms and Conditions
  • Your firm no longer meets the criteria to remain on the RBS- First Active conveyancing panel
  • Persistent non-compliance with post completion requirements set by RBS- First Active
  • Failure to act in accordance with the RBS- First Active panel requirements, the written instructions that RBS- First Active give you and the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook or any alternative set of standard instructions to which RBS- First Active may subsequently subscribe.

RBS- First Active panel reinstatement : You have questions, we have answers

  • Is there a charge to be reinstated onto the RBS- First Active conveyancing panel?
  • What are the consequences if our RBS- First Active panel reinstatement application is turned down and our client has a mortgage application with the RBS- First Active?
  • Am I restricted as to the number of occasions my law firm can apply to be reinstated on the RBS- First Active conveyancing panel?
  • Can this firm act for RBS- First Active while the appeal for reinstatement on the RBS- First Active panel is being processed? How do I know if our reinstatement application to the RBS- First Active panel is accepted?
  • How long does the application process take when applying to revert back onto the RBS- First Active conveyancing panel?

Top Tip: The best way to avoid the hassle of seeking RBS- First Active panel reinstatement is to ensure that your firm is not removed off of the RBS- First Active conveyancing panel in the first place.

Note: Subject to certain conditions Lexsure’s experts or consultants can assist in providing you with guidance for reinstatement onto the RBS- First Active conveyancing panel but under no circumstances will Lexsure (or the Conveycentric Team) submit an application to RBS- First Active directly or via their appointed panel manager. Any reinstatement application will have to be made by your firm. For the avoidance of doubt, Lexsure (or the Conveycentric Team) are in no way involved in managing the RBS- First Active conveyancing panel.

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