Answer:
The earnest money must be returned to the buyer.
Explanation:
The loan objection deadline sets a specific by which the buyer must present a written notification to the seller stating that he/she will not be able to purchase the property due to problems related to obtaining a mortgage loan (or really any other reason, since only the buyer knows about his/her loan status). After this date, if the buyer cannot secure the mortgage loan and finish the purchase, the earnest money will be lost and must be given to the seller.
