Tuesday, 1 March 2011

Short Sales in Mobile, AL-Is it Worth It?

By Gary Lambert Jr.


Almost everyone thinks of foreclosures first when it comes to a loan that is falling behind. There are other options however, including the short sale in Mobile. This option can help people out who do not want to take as bad of a hit to their credit scores. The problem is that short sales aren't that great for investors looking to turn a profit quickly.

For one short sales in Mobile aren't even an option from some lenders, which is why a lot of people might not have heard of them. Many of these lenders feel that there is more profit to be had by going through the foreclosure process.

There are some similarities between a short sale in Mobile and an auction. The lender allows a prospective buyer to place offers-oftentimes offers that are lower than what is left on the loan-and the highest offer wins. For investors this can take a long time, which hurts the profitability of the venture. When entering into the short sale process as a homeowner, always make sure you talk to both a lawyer and real estate agent.

The three parties that are the main part of the deal are the buyer, lender, and current loan holder, and all three must come to an agreement before the short sale in mobile can occur. This is usually what takes the longest as the lender must convene a board meeting to make these decisions. The current loan holders will have to write a letter to the lender asking for permission to discuss the deal with their agents and lawyers and prospective buyers.

The individuals whom are given permission in the letter must be listed very specifically to avoid rejection. Commonly, an estimated closing statement also goes along with this letter that lets the lender know the planned dates for the sale and other important information like the sale cost, the amount left to be covered on the original loan, outstanding payments and fees, and the commission that the real estate agents are getting. The best way to get this is by contacting a closing attorney.

A hardship letter is also required by lenders who are to consider a short sale in Mobile, along with a proof of income. The hardship letter is read by a department that is in charge of making recommendations to the lender's board, so you want to make sure that it contains all of the vital information while staying short to make sure the whole thing is read.

It should explain the current situation in detail, basically describing why the payments cannot be made and why the loan should be sold. The level of detail is the most crucial balance that must be achieved, but that might not stop a lender from suggesting other means such as repayment plans, loan modification, or the deferral of some payments.

When the process is in its final legs, the short sale in Mobile seems to take the longest. The board at the bank wants to wait it out as long as possible for better offers, and often this can lead to a very drawn out process that is simply unsuitable for many small investors. It always pays to do all of the diligence when you are looking to invest in real estate.




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