Bountiful Short Sales: Can I Short Sale My Upside Down Home?

Bountiful UTAH – I recently received a question from Brent. Here is Brent's Question.


"If we are not behind on our mortgage but can't sell our home through a normal sale because we don't have any equity, can we still qualify for a short sale?


We would like to sell this property and get another property where we are not upside down. Thank you!” asked Brent.


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Here was our answer. Brent, there is actually a federal short sale program that encourages what you would like to do. It is called the FHA 4155 loan program.


It allows a person that is short selling their house to buy another one right away. However, there are a few caveats.


We have been told that you will need the following. (Guidelines can change at any time, so make sure you check them with a Mortgage Professional familiar with the program.)


A. A 640 FICO credit score or better.


B. You must be current on all installment payments and on your mortgage.


C. No bankruptcy or foreclosure on your credit in the last 7 years.


D. The home you are purchasing must be inferior to the one you are selling. I don’t know the exact guidelines, but I think it means it is a smaller home, or it has less bedrooms or a lower price.


E. You will need the 3.5% down payment for the new purchase.


The biggest hurdle will be getting your current lender to approve the short sale. Most lenders will approve a short sale. It just takes time and a little patience.


But, it is a great opportunity to move on from your upside down property and start building equity elsewhere.


Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property and never pay the bank another penny. Send me an e-mail at utahhomesaver@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.


When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at (801) 651-0707


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Thanks for reading this, David Forsberg.


David is a Real Estate Agent at Prudential Utah Real Estate - Bountiful. Bountiful Short Sales Realtor.


Phone: (801) 651-0707. utahhomesaver@gmail.com.


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