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How long does lender take to release mortgage funds after request gone in ?

My son has a mortgage offer from Barclays. The solicitor put in the request to release mortgage funds last Wednesday 3 March. We want the funds released on 11 March. There is still no confirmation for release of funds. How long does it usually take ?

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  • Thrugelmir
    Thrugelmir Posts: 89,546 Forumite
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    In time for the solicitor's requested timescale. As soon as the funds are drawn interest starts being charged on the loan. 
  • Moira7
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    Barclays say it has not been signed off yet. Is this anything to worry about for just part of the admin process ?

  • MovingForwards
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    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6248520/barclays-mortgage-scotland#latest

    You've asked 4 times over the last day, this is a question the solicitors can answer.
    Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.
  • davidmcn
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    edited 9 March 2021 at 2:45PM
    There's no need for the lender to confirm before they release the funds that they're going to release the funds, this seems to be a pointless additional step solicitors have thought up in the past year. If Barclays had a problem with it, they'd have told your son (or his solicitor).
  • Nothing to worry about.
    According to my online account with my mortgage provider, my application hasn't even been approved!
    I exchanged last week and I'm completing next week!  :D
  • teachfast
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    Nothing to worry about.
    According to my online account with my mortgage provider, my application hasn't even been approved!
    I exchanged last week and I'm completing next week!  :D
    I would actually be concerned about this. 
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