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Gemm83
Gemm83 Posts: 237 Forumite
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Everything was going really fast!
Full mortgage application on a Saturday (15th), along with hard search and valuation fee paid. Valuation on the Tuesday (18th). Valuation confirmed on Wednesday (19th). MA asked for extra months payslips on Monday morning (20th) sent via email with an "Everything OK?". Nothing else since. From MA, Solicitors or EA.

Is this completely normal?! FTB so no experience and panicking. I know it's only been 3 days, but everything was so full on, everyday something to do and now absolutely nothing! 

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  • AnotherJoe
    AnotherJoe Posts: 19,622 Forumite
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    Yes its perfectly normal.
    "Hurry up and wait" is the mantra of house purchase.
  • Mr_owl
    Mr_owl Posts: 33 Forumite
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    I would say its really speedy. I have made a full application over 3 weeks ago and the lender did not have a valuation date 2 days ago. It's taking ages and I very much doubt I will have an offer after a month.So your case seems to be very much on track if things started this quick provided you have all your documents straightforward you will get your offer in a week or so.
  • Thrugelmir
    Thrugelmir Posts: 89,546 Forumite
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    Everything sits in work queues these days. When new information is submitted it joins the back of the queue waiting to be processed. The busier it is the longer you'll wait. Staff absence for holidays, sickness etc will also impact. 
  • Gemm83
    Gemm83 Posts: 237 Forumite
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    @Mr_owl
    Can I ask who you applied to?

  • Slithery
    Slithery Posts: 6,046 Forumite
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    edited 26 May 2021 at 6:50PM
    If you haven't heard anything else in a month then drop your solicitor/EA an email.
  • teachfast
    teachfast Posts: 633 Forumite
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    Slithery said:
    If you haven't heard anything else in a month then drop your solicitor/EA an email.
    Solicitors will get around to your work in their own good time. You don't need to keep reminding them every six months. 
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