Removal from the Whistletree and other lender panels: Why they do it and how to get reinstated
- Whistletree may terminate membership of its conveyancing panel where a firm provides false answers in its application form or in relation to any future requests for information.
- Significant delays in post completion requirements on behalf of Whistletree
- Your firm fails to meet the criteria to remain on the Whistletree conveyancing panel
- Non-compliance with the Whistletree panel requirements, the written instructions that Whistletree give you and the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook or any alternative set of standard instructions to which Whistletree may subsequently adopt.
- Failure to reapply to be on the Whistletree convincing panel
Common queries about Whistletree conveyancing panel reinstatement
- Do any avenues remain open if our reinstatement panel submission with Whistletree is refused?
- What happens if our Whistletree panel reinstatement application is declined and our client has a mortgage application with the Whistletree?
- Is there a limit to the amount of times my practice can submit applications to get back on the Whistletree conveyancing panel?
- Can we act for Whistletree while the appeal for reinstatement on the Whistletree panel is being processed? How do I discover if our reinstatement application to the Whistletree panel is approved?
- Who should complete the reinstatement application to the Whistletree panel ?
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 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 Whistletree conveyancing panel.