Financing Contingency
Describe lender requirements, loan type, commitment deadline, and the consequences if financing is not obtained to avoid ambiguity at closing.
Precise, actionable conditions reduce ambiguity, limit disputes, and protect deposit and closing outcomes. They streamline lender and title processes, permit orderly contingency removal, and document party expectations for performance and remedies under state contract law.
Typical users who prepare, review, or sign Real Estate Contract Conditions include agents, attorneys, lenders, title professionals, and the contracting parties.
Each role has specific responsibilities: drafting language, verifying legal sufficiency, confirming deadlines, or executing conditional approvals before closing.
Describe lender requirements, loan type, commitment deadline, and the consequences if financing is not obtained to avoid ambiguity at closing.
Specify inspection period length, how repair requests are submitted, seller obligations, and whether credits or repairs are acceptable remedies.
Require delivery of marketable title, state acceptable exceptions, and set time for curing title defects or obtaining updated survey issues.
Define appraisal threshold, price renegotiation steps if appraisal is low, and timeline to cure or terminate the agreement.
Set the closing date, location or remote procedure, and recordation requirements to confirm the transfer of legal ownership.
Clarify deposit disposition, specific performance rights, and whether liquidated damages apply for breach or failed contingencies.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Email link, SMS code, or KBA for higher assurance |
| Signing Order | Sequential for lender-first workflows; parallel for simultaneous signing |
| Notarization | Enable RON or reserve in-person notary options |
| Templates | Use reusable condition templates to reduce drafting errors |
7–10 days for buyer inspections and notice to seller
21–30 days to obtain lender commitment
Typically 7–15 days to resolve title issues
Date specified by parties; often within 30–60 days
Record deed shortly after closing per county rules
Contract executed and deposit delivered to escrow holder.
Inspections, financing, and title clearance occur within stated deadlines.
Lender issues commitment or buyer terminates per contingency.
Funds exchanged, deed signed, and deed recorded at county office.
Tim Martin found mobile execution practical for field closings
Brian Fitzgibbons emphasized user experience for customers and agents
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
Share Real Estate Contract Conditions through methods that preserve security, identity, and an auditable trail.