Short sales-Frequently Asked Questions-Munson Montejano Realty
This blog post provides clear answers to some of the most common short sale questions. I am re-blogging it because these concerns come up so frequently. Get in touch if you have any questions beyond the scope of this article. 415-367-5959.
Short sales-Frequently Asked Questions-Munson Montejano-
What is a Short Sale? A Short Sale is the sale of a home when the net proceeds do not fully pay off the existing mortgage loan(s) and the Lender is willing to accept a discounted payoff. Why would my lender accept less than what is owed on my mortgage? Lenders are in business to lend money, not to own real estate. They do not want the expense of the foreclosure process and/or the holding and maintaining of the property if it does not sell at foreclosure. The foreclosure process is very expensive and time consuming, so many lenders will agree to what seems a loss on the mortgage when they will actually save money by not completing the foreclosure and holding the property in their portfolio.
If I do a Short Sale, how much will I have to pay to sell my home? In most cases, you will not pay any sales costs if your Lender approves the Short Sale. All commissions, title and escrow fees, and some repair expenses are paid by the Lender, Investor or Mortgage Insurance company, if applicable, as part of the Short Sale approval.
Will my short sale be confidential? We do not market the property as a short sale. We must however note in the MLS in the private agent remarks; this is a short sale.
Can I simply deed my property to someone else and avoid the hassle? Deeding your property to someone without paying off the mortgage loan does not forgive you of the debt, and the property is still encumbered by a lien. Always check with your attorney to verify all the options available to you.
What sort of hardship would my lender consider legitimate? To some extent, that will depend upon the Lender considering your Short Sale request. Below you will find a list of common “hardships” that may be accepted by Mortgage Servicers:
- Family illness or injury
- Job relocation
- Job loss or significant income loss
- Divorce or split of domestic partners
- Death of a spouse
- Adjustment in mortgage payment or unforeseen increase in living expenses
- Too much debt
- Military service
I am current on my mortgage, so will my Lender consider a Short Sale? Many lenders now will consider a Short Sale offer on mortgage loans that are not delinquent. Other lenders will not consider a Short Sale offer until the loan is delinquent. We will work with you to put your Short Sale offer together and submit it for approval (remember, there is no charge for this). That is the best way to determine if your Lender will accept a Short Sale offer on a loan that is current.
Do lenders approve all Short Sales? No. That is why it is critical to work with someone, that has extensive experience at getting Short Sales approved and has direct contact with Mortgage ServicersCopyright
I have a second mortgage on my property, so can I still do a Short Sale? Yes. We can also work with the Mortgage Servicer or lender that holds the second mortgage, (many times the same Mortgage Servicer holds the 1st and the 2nd loans) to put together a Short Sale transaction. It is very important however, that you let us know if you have a second mortgage, home equity line of credit (HELOC), or any type of lien against your property such as a Home Owners Association lien, tax lien or mechanics lien.
My property is in rough shape and needs work; can I still do a Short Sale? Absolutely, Lenders often take into consideration repair costs, as a factor, when determining whether to approve a Home Short Sale offer.
I am concerned about my credit, so how will a Short Sale affect my credit? The goal is to avoid foreclosure. Consult your attorney to verify how this may affect your credit.
Can I receive cash from a Short Sale? No, short sales are only designed to get you out of your mortgage debt rather than going through the entire foreclosure process. It is not a refinance option and you will be vacating the property, as you would, if you were going through foreclosure. What if my home is not worth what I purchased it for? This is the typical scenario for a short sale, when you can only sale it for less than it is currently worth.
What if I have filed bankruptcy? You will need to check with your Bankruptcy Attorney to verify if you can proceed with a Short Sale.
To find out if a short sale is the right choice for you, vist: Www.LosAngelesShortSaleAgent.com
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