Westminster CO – The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently talked to a homeowner whose home had been sold on the courthouse steps.
We asked if she had considered selling the home as a short sale. “I did, but I heard that short sales are difficult and not worth trying. My friend told me that the banks never approve them”, she told us.
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After we got off of the phone, we reviewed what she had lost. She lost the opportunity to protect her credit and to be able to buy a home 3 years after the short sale sold.
Now she will have greater credit damage and will have to wait 5-7 years to buy another home. Ouch! All of this could have been avoided if she had known the truth about short sales.
Yes, short sales are approved by banks. Bank CEOs and the people who invest in mortgages prefer them over a foreclosure. Why?
Because the average short sale reduces the lender’s loss by 20-40% compared to a foreclosure. They want to reduce their losses as much as possible.
The banks are just having a hard time handling the huge increase of short sales caused by the housing crisis. But, don’t kid yourself. They wouldn’t be approving any short sales unless there was a big benefit to them financially.
They have analyzed the market and see short sales as a viable way to reduce their losses as much as possible.
Thinking about a loan modification?Our Westminster loan modification kit will show you how to reduce your mortgage payment, keep your home, and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at denverforeclosureblog@gmail.com to request a Free Copy.
Or, click here to request a copy.
Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property so you can move on with your life. Send me an e-mail at denverforeclosureblog@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 303-521-0984
Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.
Thanks for reading this, Dan Hopper.
Dan is a Real Estate Agent at Remax Alliance. Westminster Short Sales Realtor:
Phone: 303-521-0984. denverforeclosureblog@gmail.com.
View My homes for sale at www.danhopper.com.
Dan Hopper specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Westminster Colorado. Westminster Loan Modification Help, Westminster Short Sales. Westminster Short Sale Realtor. Arvada CO Loan Modification Help, Arvada CO Short Sales. Arvada CO Short Sale Realtor. Westminster CO Short Sales. Westminster Realtor.
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Important Notice
Dan Hopper, Remax Alliance, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?
Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.
However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.
We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.
This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.
You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.
The views expressed here are Dan Hopper's personal views and do not reflect the views of Remax Alliance.
This information on Common Westminster Short Sale Myth: Short Sales Are Difficult And Banks Never Approve Them is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.
Westminster CO – The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received a question from Brandon. Brandon is selling his house and something very interesting happened.
Brandon’s Question: “My loan is with American Home Mortgage (AHMSI for short.) They are charging a 1% short sale processing fee to the buyer. Is that legal? The buyer is upset. They have stipulated that ONLY the buyer can pay the fee. This was never revealed until the short sale approval letter arrived.”
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Our comments on this. Yes, the buyer is upset. Buyers think they are in control in today’s market. They can’t see why they should pay a fee if they are buying a house in a “Buyer’s Market.”
Is it legal? We did a short sale with AHMSI and they said their lawyers had checked it out and confirmed that it is legal. So, it probably is.
We checked with Brandon and found out a little more information. Turns out the loan is owned by Deutsche Bank. We convinced AHMSI to waive the fee on that short sale.
We threatened to contact Deutsche Bank and let them know what was happening. Sure, it’s wrong. But, do you know why AHMSI can get away with it?
It’s because the people who own the mortgages don’t know about the fee. When you threaten to contact the loan owner, then that changes everything.
Thinking about a loan modification?Our Westminster loan modification kit will show you how to reduce your mortgage payment, keep your home, and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at denverforeclosureblog@gmail.com to request a Free Copy. Or, click here to request a copy.
Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property so you can move on with your life. Send me an e-mail at danhopper@comcast.net. 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 303-521-0984
Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.
Thanks for reading this, Dan Hopper.
Dan is a Real Estate Agent at Remax Alliance. Westminster Short Sales Realtor:
Phone: 303-521-0984. denverforeclosureblog@gmail.com.
View My homes for sale at www.danhopper.com.
Dan Hopper specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Westminster Colorado. Westminster Loan Modification Help, Westminster Short Sales. Westminster Short Sale Realtor. Arvada CO Loan Modification Help, Arvada CO Short Sales. Arvada CO Short Sale Realtor. Westminster CO Short Sales. Westminster Realtor.
Copyright 2011 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Important Notice
Dan Hopper, Remax Alliance, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not associated or affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed, endorsed, or approved by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?
Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.
However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.
If you stop paying your mortgage, then you could lose your home and damage your credit. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.
This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.
You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.
The views expressed here are Dan Hopper’s personal views and do not reflect the views of Remax Alliance.
This information on Westminster Short Sale: My Lender Is Charging The Buyer A Fee To Buy My House is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.