San Diego Short Sale Blog!

Finally we are seeing a program that should speed the process of doing a short sale.  Review the provisions below!  If you are considering a San Diego short sale get a free consultation first before applying for the HAFA program.  You will need a short sale expert to assist you with the details of requesting the short sale.  Go to:

 http://www.Listedvalue.com/shortsales

HAFA Provisions

· Complements HAMP by providing a viable alternative for borrowers (the current homeowners) who are HAMP eligible but nevertheless unable to keep their home.

· Uses borrower financial and hardship information already collected in connection with consideration of a loan modification.

· Allows borrowers to receive pre-approved short sales terms before listing the property (including the minimum acceptable net proceeds).

· Requires borrowers to be fully released from future liability for the first mortgage debt (no cash contribution, promissory note, or deficiency judgment is allowed).

· Uses standard processes, documents, and timeframes/deadlines.

· Provides the following financial incentives:

· $3,000 for borrower relocation assistance;

· $1,500 for servicers to cover administrative and processing costs;

· Up to $2,000 for investors who allow a total of up to $6,000 in short sale proceeds to be distributed to subordinate lien holders, on a one-for-three matching basis.

Requires all servicers participating in HAMP to implement HAFA in accordance with their own written policy, consistent with investor guidelines. The policy may include factors such as the severity of the potential loss, local markets, timing of pending foreclosure actions, and borrower motivation and cooperation