Solicitor panel policy change

Royal Bank of Scotland changed 7 Part 2 answers

Region
England and Wales
Change date
Handbook
UK Finance Part 2
Tags Electronic signatures

Summary

RBS now answers No on accepting digital or electronic signatures in England and Wales (3.1.6, 3.2.6, 11.2.1), and its standard deduction from the advance is now None instead of a CHAPS fee. References to an Assured Shorthold Tenancy again read Assured Tenancy in 5.14.9, 6.6.3 and 16.4.2.

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Questions changed

7 questions
  1. 3.1.6a<p><strong>Does the lender accept digital and/ or electronic signatures?</strong></p>
  2. 3.2.6a<p><strong>Does the lender accept digital and/ or electronic signatures?</strong></p>
  3. 5.14.9aIf different from 1.11, contact point for matters connected with the lease
  4. 6.6.3aDoes the lender require counterpart/certified copy tenancy agreement to be sent to you?
  5. 10.3aWhat are the standard deductions made from the mortgage advance?
  6. 11.2.1a<p>Does the lender accept digital and/or electronic signatures?</p>
  7. 16.4.2aDoes the lender need to be sent a copy of the proposed tenancy?

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