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Homebuyer’s Earnest Money Deposit Must Be From an Allowable Source

September 14, 2016 By Admin

Homebuyer's Earnest Money Deposit Must Be From an Allowable SourceThe earnest money deposit is very important to a real estate transaction.

This is the money a homebuyer pays to the seller when making an offer, to show that the offer is serious. The earnest money can be a few hundred dollars, but is often times 1-2% of the purchase price.

If this video, Mary tells her listeners about the earnest money deposit, and about the sources this money can come from. Just like the money paid for the mortgage deposit and closing costs, the earnest money must come from an allowable source.

Video Transcript

Hello, I’m Mary Catchur. I’m the owner of Marimark Mortgage.

Source of Funds for a Mortgage

I’ve spoken before about the importance of being able to identify the source of funds that you’re going to use in a real estate transaction. They have to come from allowable sources, such as cash in the bank, or even a gift from a relative. There are sources that cannot be used, such as unsecured funds.

Earnest Money and Allowable Source of Funds

What a lot of people don’t realize is that these same rules apply to the earnest money deposit as well. The earnest money deposit is the funds that are put down at the time of signing the contract to show the seller that you’re serious about making this purchase. I’ve seen them vary, anywhere from $500 to over $10,000. And many borrowers don’t realize that they also have to document the source of those funds.

Avoid Using a Credit Card for the Earnest Money

Recently, I encountered a situation where the borrower paid with a credit card for this deposit and this is a bit unusual. Typically, charges that are put on a credit card are considered unsecured funds, and this would not be an allowable source of the earnest money deposit. So while it may seem like a good idea to get those extra bonus points on your credit card, it may not be the best source of funds in making a purchase for a home.

If you’re interested in hearing more on this topic, please feel free to give us a call at, 866-910-8020, or visit our website, MarimarkMortgage.com.

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