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

  • Your firm no longer meets the criteria to remain on the Scottish Widows conveyancing panel
  • Recurring non-compliance with post completion requirements set by Scottish Widows
  • Recurring delays in registering security on behalf of Scottish Widows Delays or failure to register the Scottish Widows charge may result in referral to external lawyers of Scottish Widows to complete outstanding requirements.
  • Breaches of Scottish Widows conveyancing panel Terms and Conditions
  • Scottish Widows may terminate membership of its conveyancing panel where a firm fails to provide any relevant information or provide incorrect information in its application form or in relation to any future requests for information.

Questions Scottish Widows panel reinstatement firms ask us

  • What are the next steps open to me if our Scottish Widows panel reinstatement application is refused and our client has a mortgage application with the Scottish Widows?
  • Can we act for Scottish Widows while the appeal for reinstatement on the Scottish Widows panel is being processed? How do I discover if our reinstatement application to the Scottish Widows panel is accepted?
  • How long does the application process take when applying to be reinstated onto the Scottish Widows conveyancing panel?
  • To what extent is my firm permanently excluded if my firm’s reinstatement panel application with Scottish Widows is rejected?
  • Please can you set out the application procedures to revert back onto the Scottish Widows conveyancing panel?

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

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