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		<title>Are Loan Modifications Better Than Short Sales?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 11:07:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kurt Novak</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Consumers need to be aware that there is a big difference between getting a loan modification and going through a short sale. Both of these methods may help a homeowner avoid foreclosure. They are taken care of through assessment and approval in the loss mitigation department of your lender. However, they will not have the same result with respect to your financial situation.]]></description>
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<p>Consumers need to be aware that there is a big difference between getting a loan modification and going through a short sale. Both of these methods may help a homeowner avoid foreclosure. They are taken care of through assessment and approval in the loss mitigation department of your lender. However, they will not have the same result with respect to your financial situation.</p>
<p>A loan modification is where your bank agrees to modify one or more of the conditions on your original loan. The more common types of loan modification are reduction of monthly payments, lowered interest rates or even forgiveness of late fees and penalty charges that were added to the balance of your loan.</p>
<p>If you are looking into a short sale, you will actually sell your house. You will get your bank to agree to a sales price lower then what is owed on the mortgage. Once the the sale is completed, the bank will forgive the rest of the money owed.</p>
<p>Three benefits of loan modifications are:</p>
<p>1. The foreclosure proceedings will be stopped right away. You will be able to stay in your own home and not have to uproot your family. 2. By reducing your monthly payments you are giving yourself the chance to get back on your feet financially. 3. You are going to be able to control the damage done to your credit report. </p>
<p>Three drawbacks of loan modifications:</p>
<p>1. You could get your mortgage payments and fees reduced, however, it might not be good enough to help you get back on track. 2. If you miss a payment in the new agreement you will find yourself facing foreclosure again. 3. You may only get your monthly payments reduced for a short period of time. After that period of time is over your payments could go right back up to where they were. If you are not prepared you will be facing financial problems. </p>
<p>Advantages of doing a short sale:</p>
<p>1. A short sale will allow you to get out of debt rapidly. You will not have to deal with monthly mortgage payments and you can have the chance to get back on your feet financially. 2. If your house is worth much less than you owe to your lender, a short sale is probably the only way you can sell your house and get out from under your debt. 3. Most lenders will not come after you for any loss they experience from a short sale. Your debt gets eliminated completely.</p>
<p>Three downsides of short sales:</p>
<p>1. There is a possibility that you bank will report their loss to the IRS. This could create phantom income for your and mean that you may have to pay income taxes on their write-off. 2. As you sell your home with a short sale, you will need to find someplace new to live. This could prove to be difficult, as many landlords will not look kindly on a record of past due payments. 3. Chances for you getting a new mortgage anytime soon are very slim. Many lenders do not have much faith in consumers that had outstanding debt forgiven. </p>
<p>There are pros and cons to both methods of stopping possible foreclosure. If you choose to go with a loan modification you will be able to stay in your home and repay your debt over time. Most homeowners prefer this solution rather than wiping out your debt with a short sale and starting from scratch.</p>
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<div class='links'>Author Kurt Novak is a long-time property investor specializing in helping home owners avoid foreclosure. Read his blog to find the best <a href="http://www.columbusohiohudhomes.com">Columbus houses</a> and how to perform your own <a href="http://www.columbusloans.info/loanmod">Loan Modification</a>.</div>
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		<title>Short Sales &#8211; This is the Time</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 17:20:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Phil Lake</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='font-style:italic;' class='byline'>by Phil Lake</div>
<p>Short sales are sold as is. Get the home inspected to assess the condition and extent of repair needs before making an offer. Short sales riches turbocharged is a must have system for investors that want to have a competitive advantage in this market. </p>
<p>Having the homeowner provide a signed option agreement is critical to your success in purchasing the short sale. The short sales riches turbocharged system is an amazing educational tool for investors to obtain discounted loans from the lenders. You must know this technique if you want to be competitive in today&#8217;s market.</p>
<p>The short sales riches turbocharged system is useful to sellers up against foreclosure as well as buyers that are looking for a bargain on their next home. Be aware that short sales are not as easy as many think, but understanding the process will put you ahead of the game.</p>
<p>Short sales are an ideal alternative for sellers who are facing foreclosure. It is crucial that real estate professionals take the time to understand that these are real families on the verge of losing their home. While short sales are increasingly being utilized more in this declining market, it&#8217;s important for real estate professionals to understand the mechanics in the short sales riches turbocharged system.</p>
<p>Short sales riches turbocharged offers an effective and efficient process to buy and immediately sell the house to another buyer. Very few courses are offered to agents who want to specialize in the short sale market niche. Short sales may be purchased at extreme discounts, which benefits the investor and end buyer. This might be kind of difficult to tell in today&#8217;s de-valuation of property, but simply compare that property to other similar ones in the area to see if it could be a short sale or not. Short sales can be difficult because of the many variables involved and success is not guaranteed. Banks are under no obligation to approve short sales and a lot of times the process will be time consuming, which requires a lot of patience. Which simply means that it&#8217;s very important for real estate professionals to be very well versed with the short sales riches turbocharged system.</p>
<p>Short sales are complicated processes, just like foreclosures. While short sales are rewarding, they require a lot of time, effort, and coordination with other real estate professionals, title companies, bpo agents, etc. The short sales riches turbocharged system walks you through step-by-step how to profit in short sales.</p>
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<div style='font-style:italic;' class='about'>About the Author:</div>
<div class='links'>Phil Lake has closed over 100 real estate deals during his investing career.  Visit his website <a href='http://www.shortsalesrichesturbochargedreview.com/'>Short Sales Riches Turbocharged Review</a> to get more info on <a href='http://www.shortsalesrichesturbochargedreview.com/short-sale-riches/short-sales-riches'>Short Sales Riches</a> and be one of the thousands of Investors and Realtors that are earning an outstanding living using the short sale riches course.</div>
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		<title>Short Sales &#8221; A Great Investment Strategy</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:29:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Phil Lake</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='font-style:italic;' class='byline'>by Phil Lake</div>
<p>Short sales are sold as is. Get the home inspected to assess the condition and extent of repair needs before making an offer. Short sales riches turbocharged is a must have system for investors that want to have a competitive advantage in this market. </p>
<p>One of the most important steps in the short sales process is getting the owner to sign the option contract. The short sales riches turbocharged system is an amazing educational tool for investors to obtain discounted loans from the lenders. Investors should be well versed with this system in order to stay competitive in short sales.</p>
<p>The short sales riches turbocharged system is useful to sellers up against foreclosure as well as buyers that are looking for a bargain on their next home. Keep in mind that short sales can be dicey, so it&#8217;s important to have an intimate understanding of the short sale process.</p>
<p>Short sales are an ideal alternative for sellers who are facing foreclosure. It is crucial that real estate professionals take the time to understand that these are real families on the verge of losing their home. While short sales are increasingly being utilized more in this declining market, it&#8217;s important for real estate professionals to understand the mechanics in the short sales riches turbocharged system.</p>
<p>Short sales riches turbocharged provides a unique and the detailed process to purchase and immediately resell the property to an end buyer. Very few courses are offered to agents who want to specialize in the short sale market niche. Many short sales are sold at huge discounts to value. It may be difficult to determine a price based on face value, so it often makes more sense to do a competitive analysis of surrounding properties to decide if it would be a good short sale. Short sales can be difficult because of the many variables involved and success is not guaranteed. The bank is not obligated to take a short sale and in most cases the process to get one approved can be very time consuming. Which means it&#8217;s all the more imperative for realtors and investors to fully comprehend the short sales riches turbocharged system.</p>
<p>Short sales are complicated processes, just like foreclosures. While short sales are rewarding, they require a lot of time, effort, and coordination with other real estate professionals, title companies, bpo agents, etc. The short sales riches turbocharged system walks you through step-by-step how to profit in short sales.</p>
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<div style='font-style:italic;' class='about'>About the Author:</div>
<div class='links'>Phil Lake has closed over 100 real estate transactions during his investing career.  Visit his website <a href='http://www.shortsalesrichesturbochargedreview.com/'>Short Sales Riches Turbocharged Review</a> to obtain more info on <a href='http://www.shortsalesrichesturbochargedreview.com/short-sale-riches/short-sales-riches'>Short Sales Riches</a> and be one of the thousands of Investors and Realtors that are making an fantastic living with the short sale riches course.</div>
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		<title>Short Sale Tips: Working With your Lender to Avoid Foreclosure</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:30:39 +0000</pubDate>
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A Short Sale Can Stop Home Foreclosure &#38; Save Your Credit
Nothing is as detrimental to your credit rating as late mortgage payments and foreclosures. If you have fallen behind on your mortgage payments and are facing home foreclosure, you should consider using a short sale to sell your home now and avoid foreclosure.
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<p>A Short Sale Can Stop Home Foreclosure &amp; Save Your Credit</p>
<p>Nothing is as detrimental to your credit rating as late mortgage payments and foreclosures. If you have fallen behind on your mortgage payments and are facing home foreclosure, you should consider using a short sale to sell your home now and avoid foreclosure.</p>
<p>One of the most common questions that homeowners ask is, &#8220;can I still sell my home if I am in foreclosure?&#8221; A Short Sale is simply selling your property for less than what is owed with the permission of your mortgage lender. It is not as complicated as many foreclosure advice experts make it sound, and is one of the best forms of foreclosure help available. There are three steps to closing a short sale: short sale pre-qualification, marketing the property, and closing the short sale.</p>
<p>The first step, short sale pre-qualification, is when you contact your lender and explain that your financial situation has changed and you wish to avoid foreclosure by selling your home. Most lenders have a short sale application that can be faxed or emailed. The application will tell you what documents you will need to gather and submit to your lender in order for them to determine if a short sale is an option. Common documents include paycheck stubs, tax returns, hardship letter, and bank statements. These items show your lender that you are not in a position to repay the loan.</p>
<p>Once your file has been pre-qualified for a short sale, you will market the property to find a qualified buyer. This means hiring a realtor and, if you can afford it, advertising your property in your local newspaper or other real estate publications. Remember, you are not trying to profit from the sale or cover what is owed to your lender. You are simply trying to stop home foreclosure and avoid have a foreclosure on your credit history by helping your lender recover as much of the money they loaned you as possible. It is also important to remember that the foreclosure process can be quite lengthy in some states, so don&#8217;t give up using a short sale to avoid foreclosure just because you do not find a buyer immediately.</p>
<p>Lastly, once you have found a qualified buyer, you will submit your purchase contract and the buyer&#8217;s credentials (pre-approval letter or proof of funds to close) to your lender. If your lender accepts the offer, then the deal is sent to a title company who will facilitate the closing of escrow. It is also important to order any city of point of sale inspections or other inspections as to avoid delaying your buyer from closing on time.</p>
<p>Once you have completed these steps, you will have stopped home foreclosure and your credit rating will be much better, in most cases, than if you had simply done nothing and lost your home through the foreclosure process. A short sale is a great option to anyone trying to avoid foreclosure.</p></div>
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