Avoiding Foreclosure Tips

Avoiding Foreclosure Tips
avoiding foreclosure tips
avoiding foreclosure tips
avoiding foreclosure tips
avoiding foreclosure tips

Tips For Writing The Perfect Short Sale Hardship Letter To Avoid Foreclosure

A short sale hardship letter is a necessary component of working with bank loss mitigation to avoid foreclosure. Mortgage experts claim the hardship letter is one of the most crucial elements for obtaining a successful outcome. Therefore it is important to become educated about what banks require when working with borrowers delinquent on their mortgage note.

A good short sale hardship letter is written from the heart and discusses circumstances that caused the borrower to fall behind with mortgage payments. Hardship letters must be concise, yet provide sufficient details to help loss mitigators determine which course of action is best suited.

Mortgage short sales are offered to homeowners who have not yet fallen into foreclosure. Mortgage lenders agree to accept less than is owed on the loan and absorb the loss. It is important to understand two types of short sales exist. One releases borrowers from owing additional funds. The other holds borrowers responsible for the difference between the outstanding loan balance and sale price.

Short sales are handled through each bank's loss mitigation department. A loss mitigator is assigned to work with borrowers to determine if their property qualifies for short sale or if a loan modification is better suited.

Short sale experts recommend writing the financial hardship letter by hand. If your handwriting is difficult to read, it is best to have someone else write the letter for you. Obviously, you want the loss mitigator to be able to read your short sale letter.

Others recommend typing the loan hardship letter. There is no evidence that proves either method is best. The goals are to: convince lenders to grant short sale approval; sell the property for less than is owed; and walk away without owing additional funds.

Whether you handwrite or type your hardship letter for shortsale, always use a business format. On the top right side of the paper write your name and address. The next paragraph should include the loss mitigator's name, lender's name, and address. The next line should include the current date. Below the date, include the property address and loan number.

The body of the short sale letter of hardship is where you will tell your story. Explain the series of events which caused your financial hardship. Include an outline of events, but focus on the most important aspects. There is no need to provide every detail or write a lengthy letter. Limit hardship letters to two hand-written or typed pages if possible.

Close the letter by signing and printing the name of each borrower responsible for the mortgage note.

It might take a few attempts to write your short sale hardship letter. Take your time and realize mortgage hardship letters will be the most important financial document you will ever write. A lot is riding on this, so take your time and make certain your letter is the best it can be. Always proofread and check for spelling and grammatical errors.

If you are facing foreclosure, now is the time to discuss short selling your home with your lender. Obtaining short sale approval can take several weeks and the entire short sale process can take four to six months.

Consider working with a professional who specializes in real estate short sales. They can help expedite the process by walking you through the process or negotiating with your lender.

About the Author

Simon Volkov is a successful real estate investor and author of "Short Sale Hardship Letter eBook Course". He has helped hundreds of homeowners work with bank loss mitigation to avoid foreclosure. If you need help obtaining short sale approval or need to locate a buyer to satisfy a short sale agreement, submit information regarding your property via the "we buy houses" form at www.SimonVolkov.com.

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