Why You Shouldn't Skip the Home Inspection
October 30, 2026
Quick Summary
One of Alisha's clients loved their home and the loan was moving along well. Then the inspection found major issues that would cost many thousands to fix. They canceled the contract and went back to house hunting. Lenders don't usually handle inspections, but an inspection may make or break a deal.
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Video Transcript
I wanted to share something that just happened. I had a client in contract on a home they loved, and the loan process was going great.
Then they got the inspection report back. There were some major issues, items that would cost many thousands of dollars to fix. So they canceled their contract and are back looking for a house.
That's why home inspections are important. We don't usually handle inspections on the lending side, but that doesn't mean they don't matter. An inspection can make or break a deal, and it's one of those things you'll be glad you did.
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Alisha Silva, Mortgage Loan Originator, NMLS #1683313. Lend Mortgage Solutions (50-50 Mortgage Inc.), NMLS #2289265. Equal Housing Opportunity. This video is for general education only and is not a commitment to lend.
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