Unsure If SS Material?
FMV $85k-$90k
Mortgage balance $68.5k
Reinstatement fees $37k(includes escrow balance of -$4k)
Payoff Estimate $105k
My thoughts on a short sale would be to eliminate the back fees owned since thay are so much. I would be willing to payoff the loan balance. The house is small yet in great shape and can rent it for 700-750 a month.
My only other option is to bid at auction ?
SSPro - what is meant by PFC?
Thanks
John
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I believe pre-foreclosure.
Thanks SSPro. I have not done a SS before, do I begin with verbal inquiry with mortgage company? Do they provide the short sale package, where does this come from?
pre-foreclosure candidate
Hi,
Personally I feel you are offering too
much on ss properties. The rule I
go by is on amt owed not fmv. If
$80k or less start at 40%, if over $80k
start offer at 50% of amount owed. I have
had pretty good luck with this and have
have gotten several nice cks. It also depends on if their is one lein or several. Also, I meet with the BPO person, if not a drive by, and give them copies of hardship letter, repair estimate & comps.
Just my 2 cents worth!
Arcadia
After further research, the FMV is around $110k. Keep in mind this property is in great shape. My intention of trying to SS is to waive some of the $36K of back interest and fees. I have spoken to the lender today and received info on where to send SS offer. Copnsidering $85K and see what happens. Any hope here? If this goes to auction, any guess were the bid may start base don the mortgage balance vs. the reinstatement fees?
Arcadia, that might work for you... but I think it's best to place yourself in their shoes... know what particular criteria they must observe.. and make a realistic offer have it accepted, then move on.
Shorts are always predicated on the as-is, fair market value.... not the amount owed (except the FHA dual ratios)