The assumption of "profit" here rests on the fact that one can stipulate that there is an impossibility of downward trends - many "micro" variables determine trends and etc; definitely not a broad statement.

The letter is unlike any letter I have previously received from Citi, so I am certain it is an investor stipulation.

We signed a 'stipulation for entry of judgment-small claims' form.If the defendant defaults on this agreement, how do I proceed?

This list is called a stipulations sheet (or "stip sheet") and it will tell you exactly what's standing between you and your loan.The underwriter may submit multiple stip sheets throughout the process, but at any point in time, you should be able to find out what's holding up your loan and do what it takes to move things along.Until the stipulations on the stip sheet are all cleared, the loan is not approved.

Rather than have the seller sell the property to you, you would have the seller go into contract with the buyer directly and your fee agreement would stipulate you receive that 10k fee at close.Good luck.

Ironically, the facts were not in dispute and the prosecutor and defense stipulated that the felon did indeed come within 20 feet of me in direct violation of the restraining order.

Defaulted borrower has abandoned the property, and the bank has secured the premises as stipulated in loan documents.

I read somewhere that the mortgage holder must "give a written guarantee to release the property from the mortgage at a stipulated mortgage release price".

Then stipulate how many days you want that contingency.

Some lenders they will issue an approval letter with the stipulation that you must close with your own funds, or even that you must be on title for a minimum amount of time.