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Gurjot Grewal
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Need help, under contract, seller wants non refundable emd

Gurjot Grewal
  • New to Real Estate
  • Vancouver, British Columbia
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This is my first investment property. I switched lenders after going under contract and they require 40-45 days to close vs 30 days with previous lenders. I ask for an extension, seller says okay but put another 1000 emd and its non refundable. So all in 2000 on emd. But at this point I have no idea if im getting approved. 

Is this a bad idea for an inexperienced investor ? I do like the property it seems to fit my numbers. 

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Caroline Gerardo
  • Lender
  • Washington DC
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Caroline Gerardo
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Cancel the deal and secure the EMD you paid.

You do not provide why you switched lenders or why you were not pre-approved before you made the offer.

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