What is a 'short sale'?
A “short sale” is an option for a homeowner to avoid foreclosure when they can no longer afford the mortgage on the home. In a short sale, a servicer allows the borrower to …
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Can any property be sold as a 'short sale'?
typically, if there are any junior liens, mortgages or other debts against the property, those must be cleared first before the property can be sold as a short sale. The servicer can …
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Why Would a Lender Agree to a Short Sale?
Banks and other lenders generally agree to short sales in order to avoid having to foreclose on a property and take it into their inventory. Most lenders would rather cut their losses and avoid a …
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What is a Short Sale?
A short sale is where a homeowner sells their home for less money than they owe on the property. The owner of the home negotiates a discounted payoff with their mortgage company without having to …
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