If you keep with the deal, I would call the Designated Broker for his company and explain that they need to forfeit there side of the commission.

Also, the house would have to be in decent shape to buy using a mortgage and renovation loans are tough to close quickly.If you don't pay the remainder of the money owed after your 20% deposit, it could be forfeited.

If, at the closing table, you decide to be honest and back out at the last minute... typically by this point you will have released all contingencies, meaning your EMD may be forfeit. 

Generally speaking the Landlord cannot "just keep" nor can the tenant "forfeit" the security deposit because the tenant failed some detail of the lease.

AR properties are found with the commissioner of state lands and MO has the forfeited lands commission. 

This is why most banks make an individual guarantee the loan to an LLC, basically making you forfeit your limited liability.

For her this means that she will have an eviction on her record, can be used for removal expenses and rent, and will forfeit any deposits.

Well, they forfeit their deposit and you simply rinse and repeat the process.

Well, they forfeit their deposit and you simply rinse and repeat the process.Now... if it all goes to pot and they still can't pull the trigger, now you're left with a decision.

South Carolina has what I call over the counter liens which at this point are forfeited and have a much better pricing range.