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

  • Failure to reapply to remain on the Scottish Widows convincing panel
  • 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 requirements
  • Your practice no longer meets the criteria to remain on the Scottish Widows conveyancing panel
  • Non-compliance with the Scottish Widows panel terms, the written instructions that Scottish Widows give you and the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook or any alternative set of standard instructions to which Scottish Widows may subsequently subscribe.

Top questions concerning Scottish Widows panel reinstatement

  • How do I discover why this practice’s application for reinstatement was refused?
  • What times frames are involved when applying to revert back onto the Scottish Widows conveyancing panel?
  • How often will this firm be required to re-apply to be reinstated on the Scottish Widows conveyancing panel?
  • What is the application protocol to revert back onto the Scottish Widows conveyancing panel?
  • What are the next steps open to me if our Scottish Widows panel reinstatement application is rejected and the client of the firm has a mortgage offer with the Scottish Widows?

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 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 Scottish Widows conveyancing panel.

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