Removal from the Godiva Mortgages and other lender panels: Why they do it and how to get reinstated

  • Your law firm fails to meet the criteria to remain on the Godiva Mortgages conveyancing panel
  • Persistent delays in registering security on behalf of Godiva Mortgages Delays or failure to register the Godiva Mortgages charge may result in referral to external lawyers of Godiva Mortgages to complete outstanding requirements.
  • Failure to act in accordance with the Godiva Mortgages panel terms, the written instructions that Godiva Mortgages give you and the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook or any alternative set of standard instructions to which Godiva Mortgages may subsequently adopt.
  • Significant non-compliance with post completion requirements on behalf of Godiva Mortgages
  • Breaches of Godiva Mortgages conveyancing panel requirements

Godiva Mortgages panel reinstatement : questions that we get asked

  • To what extent is my firm permanently excluded if my firm’s reinstatement panel submission with Godiva Mortgages is turned down?
  • Is there a charge to revert back onto the Godiva Mortgages conveyancing panel?
  • Am I restricted as to the number of occasions my firm can submit applications to get back on the Godiva Mortgages conveyancing panel?
  • What times frames are involved when applying to revert back onto the Godiva Mortgages conveyancing panel?
  • Is it the practice manager who is required to complete the reinstatement application to the Godiva Mortgages panel ?

Top Tip: The best way to avoid the hassle of seeking Godiva Mortgages panel reinstatement is to ensure that your firm is not removed off of the Godiva Mortgages 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 Godiva Mortgages conveyancing panel but under no circumstances will Lexsure (or the Conveycentric Team) submit an application to Godiva Mortgages 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 Godiva Mortgages conveyancing panel.

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