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 fails to provide any relevant information or provide incorrect information in its application form or in relation to any future requests for information.
- Non-compliance with the Whistletree panel terms, 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 subscribe.
- Breaches of Whistletree conveyancing panel Terms and Conditions
- Significant delays in post completion requirements set by Whistletree
- 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.
Answers to Frequently asked questions concerning Whistletree panel reinstatement
- Is it possible to find out our application for reinstatement is declined?
- Is there a charge to revert back onto the Whistletree conveyancing panel?
- Is there a limit to the number of occasions my law firm can submit applications to get back on the Whistletree conveyancing panel?
- To what extent is my firm permanently excluded if our reinstatement panel application with Whistletree is refused?
- What are the next steps open to me if our Whistletree panel reinstatement application is refused and the client of the firm has a mortgage offer with the Whistletree?
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.