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A foreclosure is a catastrophic event for any property owner and has serious legal, credit and tax implications. Are you on the verge of foreclosure or in the foreclosure process?
I can offer you some guidance and alternatives to foreclosure. 
Ready to short sell your home? Don't know what a short sale is? A short sale is when you owe more than what the house is worth. This could be caused by many causes, but commonly is a result of a rapidly declining real estate market.
Short sales may be a way for homeowners to avoid foreclosure and pay off their loan with the lender by settling.
How do I proceed with a short sale?First, determine the true market value of your property. For those whose finances are already pushed to the limit, hiring a licensed appraiser may not be an option. Therefore, a knowledgeable local REALTOR® that knows the current conditions of the Melbourne area real estate market is a sound way to get a reliable idea of your home's worth.
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Brevard County homeowners who are upside down on their mortgage and need relief fast should turn to the expertise of Wendy Stephenson at Treasure Coast Sotheby's International Realty to guide them through the short sale process. Contact her today for a free consultation at 321-794-5140. |
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Next, be sure to figure in your closing costs. Wendy Stephenson at Treasure Coast Sotheby's International Realty will take into account fees such as title report, appraisal, escrow, property taxes, and agent commissions to tally your final costs at the closing table.
Finally, call your lender and make them aware of the situation. They may even have a special team that manages short sales. Ask about their specific procedures. Some lenders will be more able to work with you than others. They may be able to lessen the amount owed or make other arrangements. Your lender will have to give consent for the final sale.
Inviting, Discreet, Savvy, Refined.
Treasure Coast Sotheby's International Realty
Wendy Stephenson
321-794-5140
PREFORECLOSURE SALES PROGRAM
The Preforeclosure Sale Program allows a Mortgagor in default to sell his or her home and use the sales proceeds to satisfy the mortgage debt, even if the proceeds are less than the amount owed. Ref: Mortgagee Letters 2003-19 and 2008-43.
FACTS
Outright sale of mortgaged property to a third party and must be an “arms length” transaction.
Outstanding indebtedness includes; unpaid principal balance + delinquent interest + Partial Claim (if applicable).
HUD will pay up to $1,000 incentive to the Mortgagor if closed within 3 months from the date of application; thereafter, the incentive is reduced to $750.
HUD will pay an additional amount up to $1,500 for the discharge of junior liens after the Mortgagor’s incentive has been applied.
HUD allows all reasonable cost of the sale including up to 6% sales commission, local/state transfer tax stamp and other customary closing cost.
HUD allows up to 1% of the buyer’s mortgage amount for closing costs to be included in the “Seller’s Costs” on the HUD-1 for all transactions that involve a new FHA-insured mortgage.
Tiered Net Sales Proceeds requirement is applicable as follows:
o For the first 30 days of marketing, Mortgagees may only approve offers that will result in minimum net sale proceeds of 88% of the “As-Is” appraised Fair Market Value.
o During the next 30 days of marketing, Mortgagees may only approve offers that will result in minimum net sale proceeds of 86% of the “As-Is” appraised Fair Market Value.
o For the duration of the Preforeclosure Sale marketing period, Mortgagees may only approve offers that will result in minimum net sale proceeds of 84% of the “As-Is” appraised Fair Market Value.
Unacceptable Settlement Costs:
o Repair reimbursements or allowances;
o Home Warranty Fees;
o Discount points or loan fees for non FHA-financing; and
o Lender’s title Insurance fee.
ELIGIBILITY
The property must be owner-occupied, no “walk-a ways” or investment properties.
Exceptions: when it is verifiable that the need to vacate was related to the cause of default
(job loss, transfer, divorce, death), and the subject property was not purchased as rental investment, or used as a rental for more than 18months.
The Mortgagor must be 31 days or more delinquent at the time of the Preforeclosure Sale closing.
The Mortgagor must provide documentation substantiating a reduction in income or an increase in living expense, and documentation that verifies the Mortgagors need to vacate the property (if applicable).
(2) The Mortgagee must obtain a standard “As Is” FHA appraisal which has been completed in accordance with the requirements of HUD Handbook 4150.2 (Valuation Analysis for Single Family
One-to Four-Unit Dwellings). To this end, Mortgagees must:
Obtain a standard electronically-formatted appraisal from an appraiser on FHA’s Appraiser Roster. The selected appraiser must not share any business interest with the Mortgagor or the Mortgagor’s agent. Appraisals obtained by the buyer, seller, real estate agent, or other interested parties may not be used to establish the Fair Market Value of the property for the Preforeclosure Sale Program. It is also important to note that:
○ The appraisal must contain an “As-Is” Fair Market Value for the subject property;
○ The appraisal will be valid for six (6) months; and
○ Distress sales may not be used by the appraiser to establish comparable values unless they represent the only comparables within reasonable proximity of the subject property.
Provide a copy of the appraisal to the homeowner, sales agent, or HUD, upon request.
Mortgagees are reminded that in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part § 203.365 (c) they are responsible for the accuracy of all documentation used in the PFS decision, including accurate and complete appraisal information.
In an effort to ensure that the most current Fair Market Value is used for the Preforeclosure Sale,
a Mortgagee may obtain a new FHA appraisal, even if the property was appraised by an FHA
Roster Appraiser within the preceding six (6) months.
Revised – February 4, 2009
To be reimbursed through HUD’s claim filing process, the cost of the appraisal must be reasonable and customary for the market area where the appraisal is performed. The appraisal must be retained in the claim/servicing file, even if the Preforeclosure Sale is not approved or completed.
(3) The Mortgagee must obtain a title search or preliminary report verifying that the title is not impaired with un-resolvable title problems or with junior liens that cannot be discharged as permitted by HUD.
(4) When an application is accepted an Approval to Participate form is used. The date of this form becomes the starting date of the PFS participation. The Approval to Participate form must include the date by which a signed contract for sale must be obtained and minimum acceptable net sales price.
The Mortgagor agrees to show good faith in attempting to market and sell the property.
The Mortgagor must perform all normal property maintenance and repairs until closing of the Preforeclosure Sale.
The Mortgagor must list the property with a licensed real estate broker, unrelated to the Mortgagor. The listing agreement must include a specific cancellation clause in the event the terms of the sale are not acceptable to HUD.
(5) The Mortgagee delays foreclosure to allow pursuit of the Preforeclosure Sale.
(6) The Preforeclosure Sale period shall be four (4) months beginning upon Mortgagee approval (automatically extended two months for Mortgagees in Tier 1; or there is a signed Contract of Sale, but settlement can not occurred by the end of the fourth month).
(7) The Mortgagee should review marketing efforts with the Mortgagor and/or the Real Estate Broker/Agent on a monthly basis.
(8) The sale closing must occur within six months (6), eight (8) months if Mortgagee is in Tier 1, from the date the Mortgagee notified the Mortgagor in writing of approval to participate in the Preforeclosure Sale Program.
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