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TeachMe2014
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Hello,

 

I am pre-approved through Cornerstone Home Loans. I put an offer in yesterday. I am waiting to hear back. I just realized that I paid my rent late about 9 months ago. Not 30 days late, but past the grace period. Should I back out before I lose my earnest money! 

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StartingOver10
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@TeachMe2014 wrote:

Hello,

 

I am pre-approved through Cornerstone Home Loans. I put an offer in yesterday. I am waiting to hear back. I just realized that I paid my rent late about 9 months ago. Not 30 days late, but past the grace period. Should I back out before I lose my earnest money! 


How late?

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TeachMe2014
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It was due by the 3rd. I paid on the 7th.

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TeachMe2014
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I did a bit more research.  Some people sat "late" is beyond the grace period, while others say over 30 days late. is this lender defined or state defined? 

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StartingOver10
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@TeachMe2014 wrote:

I did a bit more research.  Some people sat "late" is beyond the grace period, while others say over 30 days late. is this lender defined or state defined? 


Lender.

You should be fine though.

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TeachMe2014
Member

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Thank you. I appreciate the reassurance. I take full responsibility for my actions, I would just be disappointed if I caused my loan to be denied.

 

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StartingOver10
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At most the lender would ask for a LOE (letter of explanation).

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