Can I Short Sale My Upside Down Home?
The Texas Group Realtors recently received a question from a seller. Here is the Question.
"If we are not behind on our mortgage but can't sell our home through a normal sale because we don't have any equity, can we still qualify for a short sale?
We would like to sell this property and get another property where we are not upside down. Thank you!”
Email beth@txhomerealty.com to discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale and avoided foreclosure.
Here was our answer. There is actually a federal short sale program that encourages what you would like to do. It is called the FHA 4155 loan program.
It allows a person that is short selling their house to buy another one right away. However, there are a few caveats.
We have been told that you will need the following. (Guidelines can change at any time, so make sure you check them with a Mortgage Professional familiar with the program.)
A. A 640 FICO credit score or better.
B. You must be current on all installment payments and on your mortgage.
C. No bankruptcy or foreclosure on your credit in the last 7 years.
D. The home you are purchasing must be inferior to the one you are selling. I don’t know the exact guidelines, but I think it means it is a smaller home, or it has less bedrooms or a lower price.
E. You will need the 3.5% down payment for the new purchase.
The biggest hurdle will be getting your current lender to approve the short sale. Most lenders will approve a short sale. It just takes time and a little patience.
But, it is a great opportunity to move on from your upside down property and start building equity elsewhere. 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 phillis@txhomerealty.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 (469) 523-1402.
Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale Waxahachie, Midlothian, Cedar Hill, Duncanville and request a free consultation by emailing beth@txhomerealty.com.
Thinking about a loan modification? Our Dallas loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Email phillis@txhomerealty.com to request a copy.
Thanks for reading this, Phillis Nealy.
Phillis is a Real Estate Agent at The Texas Group.
Phone: (214) 650-5536.
A Realty company with Service as Big as Texas
View My homes for sale at www.southwestdallashomes.com.
Important Notice
Phillis Nealy, The Texas Group, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government.
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.
The Texas Group Realtors recently received a question from a seller. Here is the Question.
"If we are not behind on our mortgage but can't sell our home through a normal sale because we don't have any equity, can we still qualify for a short sale?
We would like to sell this property and get another property where we are not upside down. Thank you!”
Email beth@txhomerealty.com to discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale and avoided foreclosure.
Here was our answer. There is actually a federal short sale program that encourages what you would like to do. It is called the FHA 4155 loan program.
It allows a person that is short selling their house to buy another one right away. However, there are a few caveats.
We have been told that you will need the following. (Guidelines can change at any time, so make sure you check them with a Mortgage Professional familiar with the program.)
A. A 640 FICO credit score or better.
B. You must be current on all installment payments and on your mortgage.
C. No bankruptcy or foreclosure on your credit in the last 7 years.
D. The home you are purchasing must be inferior to the one you are selling. I don’t know the exact guidelines, but I think it means it is a smaller home, or it has less bedrooms or a lower price.
E. You will need the 3.5% down payment for the new purchase.
The biggest hurdle will be getting your current lender to approve the short sale. Most lenders will approve a short sale. It just takes time and a little patience.
But, it is a great opportunity to move on from your upside down property and start building equity elsewhere. 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 phillis@txhomerealty.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 (469) 523-1402.
Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale Waxahachie, Midlothian, Cedar Hill, Duncanville and request a free consultation by emailing beth@txhomerealty.com.
Thinking about a loan modification? Our Dallas loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Email phillis@txhomerealty.com to request a copy.
Thanks for reading this, Phillis Nealy.
Phillis is a Real Estate Agent at The Texas Group.
Phone: (214) 650-5536.
A Realty company with Service as Big as Texas
View My homes for sale at www.southwestdallashomes.com.
Important Notice
Phillis Nealy, The Texas Group, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government.
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.
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