Not sure the extent but f the damage yet but the few things she told me about will go beyond the security deposit.  

The deposit amount when working with a lender comes from the lender - it is basically the amount of skin the lender wants you to have in the game. 

Also the Voucher doesn't cover the security deposit which in most cases, I have to put my S8 tenants on a security deposit payment plan for those to get them qualified to move-in on my applications.

Needless to say the 95 page home inspection revealed that the property is in less than move-in-ready conditioned.We cancelled Escrow and requested our deposit back.

Hi Nick, as mentioned before if you put a greater deposit down, you could get a better rate as a result. 

Some landlords report that it regularly takes around six months to start receiving direct deposits from the government.

Yes, if you know the lenders who do not care about seasoning, no if you do not or get the money and season it so the deposit can't be seen.Now, that is a nightmare scenario and let me tell you why. 

Don't be surprised if the insurance company has the family provide the security deposit.

Tim, in lieu of a damage deposit, have you utilized A deposit insurance such as Rhino? 

However, it does mean forfeiting the deposits which is tough to swallow.