jcombsy04
Apr 29, 2008, 03:56 PM
I am in the process of trying to buy a foreclosure. The bank accepted our offer. We just completed our personal inspection and our lender inspection. The lender inspection requirest two minor repairs which we told the bank we would pay for. We found some issues during our personal inspection and we sent a letter to the bank requesting that they provide for the repairs. However, the letter sent to the bank still gave us the option to buy the home if they choose to not do the repairs. The bank is trying to terminate the contract because of a clause in the original purchase agreement which reads Should any lender or any insuring agency require that certain repairs to the Property be made or that certain or conditions be met, the Seller, as its sole option, may comply with such requirements or terminate the contract. My initial thought is that we have requested the repairs, and we also have language that says that we retain the right to purchase the home if no repairs are made. We have also stated in writing that we will pay for necessary lender repairs. Need help. Please advise.