Thursday, January 28, 2010

Short Sale Secrets Lenders Will Not Tell You

Short sale is an inevitable option when a homeowner cannot comply with his or her monthly dues. Although the effect of this sale in the borrower's credit standing is not as bad as with foreclosure, it is still a feared reality.
Despite the fact that both borrowers and lenders do not want this to occur in their investment, still there are facts that the former should know. These facts are usually kept from them to protect a lender's interest in the process.
Short sale secrets that lenders do not divulge:
1. One of the delaying strategies used by lenders and banks is the timeline of the sale approval. Lenders have loss mitigation departments that take care of the concerns and issues about a short sale. It requires immeasurable documentation and other kinds of requirement before granting approval. In these cases, it is detriment for the seller, who regardless of getting a qualified buyer for the home, may still face a possibility of losing it because of the extended waiting period. This is done indirectly but is definitely a helpful method of preventing a short sale.
2. Lenders do not tell you of the market value, which they consider confidential like the market value of the property that is listed for this type of sale. They may include the expected sale margin for the home, which is equally necessary. The lack of this substantial information usually discourages potential buyers resulting to delay of the sale.
3. In home buying, there are obviously costs of closing, fees and charges required for the acquisition process. This is another integral fact that many lenders do not disclose to borrowers to prevent short selling your home. Often, buyers find themselves in compromising situations that forced them to back out of the deal because of is lengthy application process.
4. Lenders will not inform you that they make private arrangement with investors, which are done behind your back. Sadly, many agents stay blinded by the real estate industry as a whole. Most only want to believe that their real estate transactions are the only means in which lenders can truly move the property. Sales in terms of performing and non-performing notes are responsible for most of the swaps but these sales are not stated in public records because they are sold at a very low price.
Take into consideration that your home is only the icing of the cake. Most lenders are not happy in visiting or seeing your property than you thought. As a matter of fact, when you express your sentiments to do a short sale, they are mostly indifferent. The only thing that interests them is your payment. Nevertheless, lenders want to reassure that the borrowers have an emotional bond to the home.
Both lenders and borrowers have an important role in short sale cases, nevertheless, both parties are continuously on the lookout for ways to protect each of their interests. In the event that lenders deny you of vital information you must know about a short sale, you can always inquire from real estate consultants and professionals to a solution to your dilemma and find possible solution to the problem.
source : San Diego Short Sale Property

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Effect of the Credit Crunch on the Real Estate Market - An Analysis

A proper definition of the term credit crunch is needed so that its effects on the real estate market can be properly analyzed. According to several Internet and book sources, credit crunch is a period when borrowers have a hard time obtaining financing. Even when they are able to find financing, the interest rates will usually be very high.

A capital crunch is what a credit crunch has also been defined as. There is usually a shortage in equity capital, and this limits lenders' abilities to make loans, and this is especially true in regions that have been most affected by the subprime mortgage and financial crisis. During a credit crunch, lenders stop lending, and they hold on to their capital because they fear lending money because there are rising bankruptcies, mortgage defaults and job losses, and other factors that increase the risk of a person not being able to repay a loan.

The effect on the real estate market is that there is less money available for mortgages. Since there is less money available for mortgages, there is an excess supply of homes. The excess supply makes builders more wary about building new homes, and they may even stop building altogether. This was seen in some areas of the country where bankruptcies and foreclosures added to an already glutted real estate market.

Job losses, foreclosures and bankruptcies led to people getting negative marks on their credit reports, which led to low credit scores. Low credit scores make it much more difficult to obtain credit and to get good terms on loans. In addition, with rising bankruptcies, defaults and foreclosures, banks tightened their lending standards until they became much more restrictive than they should have been.

People who should otherwise have gotten approved for mortgage loans were turned away. This added to the oversupply of homes in the real estate market as people who would have otherwise been able to buy a house could not do so. The oversupply of homes in the real estate market has to work itself out in order for things to pick back up, but it is taking longer to do so because of several factors, including overly restrictive mortgage lending policies.

Another effect on the real estate market has been the price correction, with areas seeing drops in prices of 25% or even more. In some instances, home values dropped so drastically that people ended up owing more on the mortgage than what the house was worth, this led to some people deciding to stop paying their mortgage and undergoing foreclosure rather than being in this situation.

The real estate market is slowly rebounding, but it will take time for housing stocks to come down. Lenders are already easing restrictions, but it is not expected that they will be as permissive as they were before the financial crisis.

For buyers who are having trouble obtaining financing, the best thing to do is not to panic. They should continue doing everything they can to mend their credit, fix their credit reports, and improve their credit scores. As restrictions ease, they will find it easier to qualify for a mortgage loan, and they will eventually get into the house that they want.

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Reasons to Use a Real Estate Agent

Thanks to lots of hype you've been convinced that selling your home on your own is the way to go. Presented here are five very simple reasons why you may want to think twice about venturing down that often long and bumpy road.

1. Your real estate agent will keep the buyers at bay; it's very easy to be taken by a hard luck story. When you are dealing with purchasers directly, it can be way too easy to get your heart strings involved. As a real estate agent myself, I have actually listed my home with another agent for this very reason. When dealing with what it most likely your single, biggest investment, you want to be able to keep it about business. It's hard knowing that if only the buyers had an extra few thousand dollars that the deal would work, but those darn medical bills for their Husky Violet has dashed their dreams of owning your home. Don't you think you could throw them a little cash on closing to get the deal? If you're a dog lover like I am, you'd probably consider it. An agent working on your behalf might not be so gullible.

2. Your real estate agent will market your property on your behalf, at no upfront cost to you. There are an amazing amount of web sites and publications devoted to helping the private sale seller get their homes sold. Funny thing is, they all cost money and offer no guarantee. It takes time to get to know which avenues are beneficial and which ones are a waste of time. A real estate agent already has the answers and knows which forums to use to give them the most bang for their advertising bucks. This experience can prove invaluable for your pocket book.

3. You can take your weekends off; your agent is there for you. They handle the buyers from the initial call to the showings. You don't have to skip ice skating with the kids to wait for buyers that may or may not show to see your house. That's what you have a real estate agent for.

4. You don't need to pay an expensive home stager; Realtors know what works and what doesn't when it comes to selling property. They are there to offer advice and recommendations to better market your home. They know what buyers are looking for, and are aware of popular trends in design and color. You don't have to pay for this expertise until closing day, and there is no hourly fee or consultation charge.

5. Perhaps one of the most important reasons to use a Realtor is the protection they can offer. With proper forms and contracts, continuous education and retraining, area expertise, and more, your real estate agent can actually help you to avoid legal pitfalls down the road. Are you aware of full disclosure? Do you know what a property condition disclosure statement is and the risks involved? Do you have errors and omissions insurance protecting you if a sue-happy buyer decides to take you to task? Your Realtor does.

This is not an area that you have to face on your own. Realtors are here to help. For the most part, you only have to pay an agent if they actually sell your home. Why would you put yourself through the stress of selling, without having a professional on your side?

Natasha has been selling real estate in Central Nova Scotia since 1993. She looks forward to assisting sellers and buyers alike with a realistic and practical approach to buying and selling homes in this thriving Maritime market. For details on Nova Scotia Real Estate, or to learn more, visit her here: http://www.easthants.com/realestate

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