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THE BUYER OF THE HOUSE PAYS EARNEST MONEY. NO MATTER WHO'S RESPONSIBILITY IT IS FOR GETTING IT THE ONE WHO PAYS DOESN'T CHANGE NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS
The people you are buying the house from can sue you for the earnest money.
The earnest money deposit is held in an escrow account until the closing takes place. At closing the earnest money is either credited to your side to add to your down payment or it can be credited back to you in the form of a check. If your deal does not close there are different rules in each state as to how the earnest money will be handled.
Money Broker was born in 1950, in USA.
We tried in earnest to return the money to its rightful owner, but we were unsuccessful.
ANYTHING or any amount can be used as Earnest Money as this is about the mutual contract between the contracting parties. this is the satisfaction of the seller that on what thing or money he is ready to accept as EARNEST MONEY OR DEPOSIT. this is to secure the transaction and it is the satisfaction of the seller only
They borrow money from their broker in order to make a larger currency purchase
He had no money or education, but he did have an earnest desire to prove himself. I thought him a liar at the time, but now I realize that he was in earnest. (archaic)
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The Importance of Being Earnest grossed $8,378,141 worldwide.
Earnest money is not taxable if it is forfeited due to a breach of contract by the buyer. However, if the earnest money is applied towards the purchase price of the property, it is typically not taxable. It's always best to consult with a tax professional for specific advice based on your situation.
A hard money broker is usually a short term money lender. This broker will typically offer loans without the usual credit checks, although these are often at high interest rates.