Short Sales
May 11, 2008
Short Sale Approval
Short sale approval can be a long and complicated process. In essence, when lenders engage in this type of real estate transaction they agree to accept less than is owed on the mortgage note. There are many steps involved, along with a trail of paperwork.
In order to obtain short sale approval, you will be required to contact your lender's Loss Mitigation Department. Typically, a Loss Mitigator is assigned to your account and will review your situation to determine if you are eligible for a short sale.
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May 05, 2008
Short Sale
Some mortgage lenders offer short sale real estate transactions to borrower's who have defaulted on their loan. In a nutshell, lenders allow borrower's to sell their property for less than is owed on it - hence the name, 'short sale'.
Short sales provide borrower's with an opportunity to sell their property and get out from under their loan. When negotiated properly, short sales allow the homeowner to walk away from the property, salvage what's left of their credit, and avoid foreclosure.
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April 23, 2008
Bank Loss Mitigators
Bank loss mitigators are individuals who work with homeowners facing foreclosure. Typically, loss mitigators are representatives of the Loss Mitigation Department of banks and lending institutions. However, they might also be independent agents who work directly with the homeowner and assist in negotiations with mortgage lenders.
The primary duty of bank loss mitigators is to help homeowners devise a plan that will enable them to either remain in their home or obtain a short sale. Loss mitigators review the homeowner’s financial situation and help them determine which plan will be in their best interest.
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March 17, 2008
Shortsales are Realestate Investors best friend?
Shortsales are quickly becoming an option mortgage lenders are willing to pursue in order to avoid the expense of foreclosure. Industry experts state the average cost to lenders on foreclosure property is $80,000 per house. With thousands of Americans facing foreclosure, the financial impact is devastating to lenders. In order to lessen the blow to their bottom line, many are willing to engage in alternative solutions.
Shortsales give homeowners the opportunity to sell their home for an amount less than is owed on the loan. The sale needs to occur within a specified period of time. The lender typically specifies the minimum amount they are willing to accept prior to the allowing the homeowner to put their house on the market.
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March 14, 2008
Crafting the Perfect Short Sale Hardship Letter
The short sale hardship letter is by far the most important element to obtaining a short sale through your lender. The message you convey in this document can make or break your deal. Therefore, it's important to understand what you should and should not include in your hardship letter.
Short sales are quickly becoming an alternative solution for people facing foreclosure. In essence, a short sale is an arrangement between a homeowner and their lender, which allows the homeowner to sell the home for less than the amount owed on the mortgage note.
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November 12, 2007
Shortsale are lenders willing to do them?
Today, many lenders are willing to engage in shortsale real estate transactions in order to avoid the expense of foreclosure. In a nutshell, when a lender accepts less money than is owed on the loan, it is considered a shortsale. Sounds simple, but the process is actually quite involved. If you do it correctly, you can walk away from your home without owing a dime.
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September 30, 2007
Short Sale Real Estate
Short sale real estate is property that has been sold for a lesser amount than the balance due on a mortgage loan. This type of real estate transaction occurs when a homeowner is no longer able to fulfill their mortgage obligation and defaults on their loan. In order to prevent foreclosure, the lender can elect to allow the homeowner to sale the home for less than is owed on the mortgage.
Typically, lenders only engage in short sales on real estate when the current market value is less than the loan on the property. Short sells are only available to homeowners who have no equity in their home and owe more than the real estate is worth.
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September 26, 2007
What is a Short Sale?
'Short sale' is a real estate industry term used when a lender accepts a discounted payoff on a mortgage loan. Short sales offer homeowner's who have defaulted on their mortgage an opportunity to sell the home for a lesser amount than is owed and avoid foreclosure.
Not all lenders are willing to engage in a short sale. Those who do, generally have their own set of procedures. Some may require the Seller to work with a real estate agent. A few will accept the short sale as full payoff, while others will require the Seller to pay the difference between the short sale and the original amount of the loan.
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July 17, 2007
When Short Sales On Real Estate Is Your Only Option
Ready to walk away from your property? Looking for cash now? The short sale of your real estate may be the solution to your cash flow problems.
More and more people have creative financial plans that tie up their cash flow and undermine the value of their money. Yes, interests rates are soaring; loans and mortgages are all people can do to raise cash. In the end, people can't afford their homes and they're defaulting on monthly payments. The only options remaining, none of them attractive: walk away from your home and ruin your credit or consolidate your debt and renegotiate your mortgage repayments. If you walk away from your property, facing bank foreclosure, you ruin your credit and risk stopping up your cash flow as well.
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