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Long Island Short Sales: Update, November 2009

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When it comes to Long Island short sales, having completed several this year, let me say that throughout the course of 2009, the process has improved…but has a long way to go. I came across some very interesting information about the process of how “banks” determine whether or not to move forward with a short sale negotiation.

I put the word “banks” in quotations because it’s not necessarily banks that are handling the short sales. During the course of the past several years, Loan Servicing companies have become increasingly popular.

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There are two basic elements to a mortgage loan. They are Processing and Servicing. Keeping in mind that any business must function with the intent on making a profit.

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In order to explain this slide simply, anything that says “negative” would mean that the loan service company would lose money on that aspect of a short sale. Without incentives to go through with a short sale, loan service companies have no choice but to lean in the direction of foreclosure. Hence, where it says “positive”, that’s where the companies will make money, rather than lose.

Now the Treasury Department has come up with a viable plan to actually encourage banks and loan service companies to consider short sales over foreclosure, many homeowners may be saved from foreclosure.

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So what does this mean to buyers?

It means that a short sale may very well be an excellent opportunity to purchase a home and help a struggling homeowner to avoid foreclosure.

For sellers, it’s simple, if you want to ever buy a home again or at least within the next 3 to 4 years, cooperating with your “bank”, may very well put you and your family in a position to buy again sooner than you think.

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If you are struggling to make your mortgage payment, please call me at 1-877-765-3123, ext. 51, immediately.

If you’re a buyer, it is imperative that you find a qualified real estate agent to help you through the process of buying a short sale. They can be very good opportunities, but know which ones are good and which ones are not is the key to successfully purchasing a short sale. You can visit www.islandforeclosures.org and contact me there by signing up to receive email updates on properties for sale throughout Long Island or call me at the number above.

(c) Copyright, 2009
By Thomas McGiveron, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson


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