Removal from the Whistletree and other lender panels: Why they do it and how to get reinstated
- Failure to reapply to remain on the Whistletree convincing panel
- Whistletree 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.
- Your practice no longer meets the criteria to remain on the Whistletree conveyancing panel
- Non-compliance with the Whistletree panel requirements, the written instructions that Whistletree provide and the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook or any alternative set of standard instructions to which Whistletree may subsequently subscribe.
- Persistent delays in registering a charge on behalf of Whistletree Delays or failure to register the Whistletree charge may result in referral to external lawyers of Whistletree to complete outstanding requirements.
Questions Whistletree panel reinstatement firms ask us
- Can this firm act for Whistletree while the appeal for reinstatement on the Whistletree panel is being processed? How do I find out if our reinstatement appeal to the Whistletree panel is approved?
- Am I restricted as to the number of occasions my practice can apply to be reinstated on the Whistletree conveyancing panel?
- What are the next steps open to me if our Whistletree panel reinstatement application is rejected and our client has a mortgage offer with the Whistletree?
- How long does the application process take when applying to be reinstated onto the Whistletree conveyancing panel?
- To what extent is my firm permanently excluded if my firm’s reinstatement panel submission with Whistletree is turned down?
Top Tip: The best way to avoid the hassle of seeking Whistletree panel reinstatement is to ensure that your firm is not removed off of the Whistletree 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 Whistletree conveyancing panel but under no circumstances will Lexsure (or the Conveycentric Team) submit an application to Whistletree 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 Whistletree conveyancing panel.