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USA Short Sales: Drawbacks To Bank Of America’s New Short Sale Program

CarlOrb — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:24 +0000

USA – Despite the fact that the Cooperative short sale may help the borrower leave the home without some of the negative aspects of a foreclosure, it has its drawbacks that you may need to consider before you decide to explore this option. Below are some of the drawbacks:

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Deed in Lieu. In the event that your home does not sell, then the program stipulates that the next step is a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure.

This affects your credit just like a foreclosure does. We not see why you couldn't refuse the deed-in-lieu at that stage and attempt another short sale. Or, at least live "rent free" until the bank forecloses.

Second Lender / Mortgage Insurance Refusal to Participate.

If you have two loans on a short sale, then you will always need the approval of the second lender to participate. If the second lender does not agree to the first mortgage's offer, then they might refuse to approve the short sale.

Moreover, if the loan has mortgage insurance, the Mortgage Insurance company will need to approve the sale as well. Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at iandymorris@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 888-4-STOP-IT

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Thanks for reading this, Andy Morris.

Andy is a Real Estate Broker at Realty Trust Services.

Phone: 888-4-STOP-IT . iandymorris@gmail.com.

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USA Short Sales: Why Bank Of America Is Offering A New Short Sale Program

CarlOrb — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:00:52 +0000

USA – A cooperative short sale may be a good option depending on your situation.

But, you need to remember that Banks are not in the business of making life easier for its customers, much less anyone trying a short sale.

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Banks are in business to turn a profit. The main reason Bank of America has initiated the Cooperative Short Sale is to increase the bank's bottom line profit.

They increase their profit whenever they cut losses on loans that are in default. The bank faced several problems:

1. They have a bad reputation for taking too long to process short sales and loan modifications.

2. Due to the length of time to buy a short sale, buyers are making lowball offers.

3. Many agents are in experienced on short sales and unsure of what to do. As a result, many agents were in the dark on where to price a short sale property.

Before listing the property, Bank of America will provide the terms such as the list price and deficiency judgments. In doing so, the bank is able to provide a shorter decision time once an offer is received.

In fact, Bank of America claims that once an offer is received, they will provide a decision in 10 days!

This simply means that Buyers will be less frustrated with the purchase process and more willing to wait for it to be completed.

With a traditional short sale many Buyers get frustrated and walk before a response is received on the short sale. Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at iandymorris@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 888-4-STOP-IT

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our USA loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Andy Morris.

Andy is a Real Estate Broker at Realty Trust Services.

Phone: 888-4-STOP-IT . iandymorris@gmail.com.

View My homes for sale at www.rtserve.com.

USA Short Sales: Benefits of Bank of America’s New Short Sale Program

CarlOrb — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:00:12 +0000

USA – Bank of America's Cooperative Short Sale makes the entire short sale process easier for everyone involved.

The bank has rolled this out because a short sale reduces their losses compared to a foreclosure. A short sale is quicker than a foreclosure and it doesn't tarnish the bank's reputation as much as a foreclosure.

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Banks don't want to have bank owned properties on their balance sheet. The fact is: it makes financial, legal and good PR sense for banks to close out non-performing loans this way.

Here are the benefits to the homeowner of a Successful Cooperative Short Sale with Bank of America:

* Bank of America will pay the Seller $2,500 for moving expenses.

* Bank of America will not pursue the deficiency amount - the bank waives its right to go after the seller for the deficiency.

* Bank of America will not foreclose on your home.

* Bank of America assigns a listing price - then re-assesses the price every 2 weeks, until a buyer is found.

Another good thing with the cooperative short sale is that the homeowner doesn't have the stigma of a foreclosure on his or her record.

Eligibility requirements include asset reviews, no second liens, and require participating investors. Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at iandymorris@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 888-4-STOP-IT

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our USA loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Andy Morris.

Andy is a Real Estate Broker at Realty Trust Services.

Phone: 888-4-STOP-IT . iandymorris@gmail.com.

View My homes for sale at www.rtserve.com.

USA Short Sales: Good News On Bank of America Short Sales

CarlOrb — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:43 +0000

USA – Bank of America is rolling out a new short sale program that will provide the quickest route to a short sale decision.

The bank came up with this programs to help ensure that homeowners are able to explore all their options and avoid foreclosure.

This program, named the Bank of America Cooperative Short Sale Program, minimizes the challenges of traditional short sales - such as having to wait up to 60 days for a representative to even be assigned to your sale.

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A cooperative short sale starts with a phone call from the homeowner to the bank. The homeowner explains to the bank that he or she has suffered a hardship, and will no longer be able to make the mortgage payments.

The Banker and the homeowner will probably discuss a loan modification. In fact, this may be a pre-requisite to entering into a cooperative short sale.

Once the bank has determined that a loan modification is not a viable option, and after documents have been presented to the bank that show the home owner's hardship, then the bank is not left with any good options than the cooperative short sale.

The next step in the process is for the Bank to order an appraisal. The property is then listed with a Realtor at the appraised value of the house, and the Bank agrees to sell the property at the appraised price.

Buyers can get an answer on their offers within only a day or two, not the 3-6 months a traditional short sale takes. This is because the short sale is pre-approved.

The Bank also understands that the appraisal may have come in high, and if the property doesn't sell in 21 days, the price gets lowered every 21 days until an offer comes in.

We think this is a great new program that will make short sales much easier for everyone involved. Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at iandymorris@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 888-4-STOP-IT

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our USA loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Andy Morris.

Andy is a Real Estate Broker at Realty Trust Services.

Phone: 888-4-STOP-IT . iandymorris@gmail.com.

View My homes for sale at www.rtserve.com.

USA Short Sales: Why Might a Short Sale Be Preferred Over a Loan Modification?

CarlOrb — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:00:05 +0000

USA – Homeowners who would prefer to get out from underwater may prefer to do a short sale compared to a loan modification.

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A short sale means the bank will accept a reduced payoff and release the loan. If your home is worth dramatically less than the amount owed, it might make more sense to do a short sale and be relieved of the burdened debt.

Loan Modifications are changes to your loan agreement. Your payments get more affordable, but your loan balance is not reduced in any way.

In fact, many loan modifications will adjust your payment back up after 3-5 years.

Here are other factors to consider:

1. After 2 to 3 years of maintaining credit, if prices remain stable, homeowners may qualify to buy another home with a mortgage and a payment that is affordable.

2. Both a loan modification and a short sale may affect credit. But either solution is generally better than a foreclosure.

3. Most of the short sale listings I sell in my area involve sellers who were denied a loan modification.

I can help you make a decision on what option to take based on your current situation. Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at iandymorris@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 888-4-STOP-IT

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our USA loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Andy Morris.

Andy is a Real Estate Broker at Realty Trust Services.

Phone: 888-4-STOP-IT . iandymorris@gmail.com.

View My homes for sale at www.rtserve.com.

USA Short Sales: What Else Goes Into a Hardship Letter?

CarlOrb — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:00:34 +0000

USA – You should put every little thing you have to show that your situation is real and that you cannot afford to make your mortgage payment.

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Use numbers and percentages to explain the loss your of income or negative cash flow. For example, instead of saying "I'm borrowing money to make the mortgage payments", disclose the dollar amount and source of that debt.

A good example would be: "I've borrowed $10,000 against my VISA card to make my payments over the past 6 months, and I have tapped my cards to the maximum."

You need to paint the worst picture that you honestly can. If your car needs maintenance or repair, if the cat has cancer and your vet bills are increasing, if your kids are starving to death on peanut butter sandwiches, or and your fingernails are worn to the quick scrubbing other people's floors for pennies a day, then put it into your hardship letter.

Use simple words that anyone can understand. The people reading these hardship letters are real people. If they don't feel sorry for you by the time they have finished reading, then maybe you need to re-write it. Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at iandymorris@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 888-4-STOP-IT

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our USA loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Andy Morris.

Andy is a Real Estate Broker at Realty Trust Services.

Phone: 888-4-STOP-IT . iandymorris@gmail.com.

View My homes for sale at www.rtserve.com.

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USA Short Sales: Don’t Be Afraid To Tell The Truth In Your Hardship Letter

CarlOrb — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:00:13 +0000

USA – It is not a lot of fun to write a hardship letter. In fact, it can be depressing. Many people may not know how bad their lives have become until they reach a point of writing a hardship letter.

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Sometimes seeing all those awful things in writing is startling and some people start crying. However, do not turn and start talking about how your life will improve.

Do “NOT” share your hopes and dreams for the future with the bank. It's none of the bank's business.

If there is hope on the horizon, if there is a chance for recovery and for you to become whole again, then the bank will not hesitate to grab a knife and plunge it into your heart.

If your bank senses anything that shows that you might have the financial means at some point in the future to repay part of that debt, then the bank will jump on it like hot fudge on a sundae.

The bank doesn't care about you or protecting your precious credit rating. So do everything you can to clue them into the harsh reality of your situation. Let them know that you have thought of bankruptcy.

Most people think of bankruptcy for just a second and then try to shove the thought into the back of their head. But, let your bank know that you have thought about bankruptcy.

After all there is nothing that scares them more than bankruptcy. They know it allows you to walk away from your debt. It also makes them much more willing to negotiate with you. If you are on the brink of bankruptcy, then you've got a story the bank can listen to.

Do not be afraid to be truthful and tell that story. Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at iandymorris@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 888-4-STOP-IT

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our USA loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Andy Morris.

Andy is a Real Estate Broker at Realty Trust Services.

Phone: 888-4-STOP-IT . iandymorris@gmail.com.

View My homes for sale at www.rtserve.com.

USA Short Sales: The Basics Behind a Hardship Letter

CarlOrb — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:09 +0000

USA – When I interview sellers who want to short sale in my area, I ask them to describe their hardship.

Agents who do a lot of short sales can sometimes become a little insensitive because we are focused on the statistics. For instance, when a seller says she is getting divorced, it's possible that I may not show a lot of emotion.

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Then I realize how that comes across, which is not at all in the way I intended it. Trying to do a short sale or loan mod because of relationship difficulties is acceptable to most bank guidelines.

It's not good news that the you and your spouse are splitting up. But, it is important for your lender to know. In your hardship letter, you want to explain 3 things:

1. How you got into your present situation - If for example you have missed mortgage payments state what caused this to happen. Was it due to job loss? Medical or some kind of family emergency? You need to be sure that the dates of the missed payments correspond to the circumstance that caused you to not make your mortgage payments. Use dates to references the times in which hardships happened to you.

2. What you have done to try to get out this situation – state the activities that you have undertaken to try and change your current situation.

3. Why this situation is permanent and nothing you can do will change it.

Try to incorporate those three things into your hardship letter. It will make your situation look more sympathetic. Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at iandymorris@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 888-4-STOP-IT

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our USA loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Andy Morris.

Andy is a Real Estate Broker at Realty Trust Services.

Phone: 888-4-STOP-IT . iandymorris@gmail.com.

View My homes for sale at www.rtserve.com.

What Constitutes A Hardship On A USA Short Sale?

CarlOrb — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:21 +0000

USA – Many people think a hardship is mainly based on financial matters and that is not necessarily the case.

Anything that makes it difficult for you to keep on making a mortgage payment might qualify to be a hardship.

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One thing that the bank doesn’t want to see is a homeowner who seems to be looking for a way out simply because the home is not worth the amount the owner paid for it.

Being upside-down is one of the qualifications for a short sale but a bank may not grant a short sale solely on that basis.

If your life looks unchanged since you took the loan, the bank might say you can afford to stay in your home at your present payment level. If your situation has changed, here are some examples that may qualify for a hardship:

1. Unemployment.

2. Reduced income. Furloughs, a new job, a partner's loss of a job, or a pay cut are examples.

3. Illness or medical emergency.

4. A Job transfer. (voluntary or involuntary)

5. Divorce, separation or marital difficulties.

6. Exotic mortgage terms (an adjustable-rate loan that adjusts and you cannot afford the new payment.)

7. Military service.

8. Death in the family.

9. Incarceration.

10. Increased expenses and excessive debt.

11. Unexpected repairs or home maintenance.

I can help you put together a good hardship letter that will help you qualify for a short sale. Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at iandymorris@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 888-4-STOP-IT

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our USA loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Andy Morris.

Andy is a Real Estate Broker at Realty Trust Services.

Phone: 888-4-STOP-IT . iandymorris@gmail.com.

View My homes for sale at www.rtserve.com.

USA Short Sale Question: I am current on my mortgage; will my lender consider a Short Sale?

CarlOrb — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:00:18 +0000

USA – The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received a question from John. Here was his question.

“I am current on my mortgage with X Bank (one of the top 4 US banks.) However, I would like to short sale and move for my new job.

I am current on my mortgage. Will my lender consider a Short Sale, even though I am not behind on the payments? Thanks for your help. John."

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Here was our answer to his question. When we work on several files with a lender, it seems that those that are late get approved faster than those that are current.

However, you still have a chance of getting your file approved even when you are current on your mortgage. The banks might approve your short sale file, depending on your specific situation and the hardship.

But they certainly seem to be taking their time on approvals where mortgage payments are current. The good news is we have clients who are current on their mortgage payments and have already had short sale approvals.

However, we also have clients where the banks have dragged the process on for 8 months or more. after that long wait, they still were not approving the short sales.

I can help put your Short Sale file together within a couple days and submit it for approval. (Remember, there is no charge for this.)

The best way to determine if your lender will approve your short sale is to simply start the process. Every lender and loan program is different, so we will never know for sure until we start. Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at iandymorris@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 888-4-STOP-IT

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

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Thanks for reading this, Andy Morris.

Andy is a Real Estate Broker at Realty Trust Services.

Phone: 888-4-STOP-IT . iandymorris@gmail.com.

View My homes for sale at www.rtserve.com.