Monday, December 30, 2013

How a Columbus Short Sale works on a loan owned by Fannie Mae

Columbus OH – Fannie Mae stands for Federal National Mortgage Association. Fannie Mae is a quasi-government enterprise that was created to buy mortgages from banks, thereby allowing them to make more loans.

Short Sales on a Fannie Mae owned loan are much simpler than other short sales. Around half of all US mortgages are owned by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.

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That means the company you have been mailing your mortgage payment to does not actually own your loans. You might mail your check to Bank of America, Wells Fargo, or Chase.

But, they act as a “Servicer” on behalf of Fannie Mae. Fortunately for most homeowners, Fannie Mae does not pursue deficiencies or promissory notes.

The only exceptions are if it were a strategic default or the loan has Mortgage Insurance. Even in these cases, you can usually avoid a deficiency judgment.

A Fannie Mae short sale has to be approved by Fannie Mae. That means you will send all your paperwork to your lender. They will process your paperwork and then send the final paperwork to Fannie Mae for final approval.

In some cases, the lender will be “delegated.” This means that Fannie Mae has “delegated” the authority to make decisions on the short sale to the lender.


Fannie Mae is fairly reasonable with their short sale process. Unlike certain lenders, they don’t demand more than is reasonable. They adjust their policies from state to state to make the process easier.

In addition, they have a great policy for negotiating with second mortgages. Short sales with two mortgages can be very tough. The first and second mortgages fight over the available funds.

This usually throws a wrench in the short sale negotiations. The second will get zero in a foreclosure. But, the first is willing to give the second something because a foreclosure costs them money.

However, the second wants more than the first is willing to give. Fannie Mae has gotten rid of all the issues with a straight forward second mortgage policy.

They pay $3,000 to the second mortgage, regardless of what they are owed. This streamlines the process and makes everyone happy. Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at
robin.lemmons@kingthompson.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 614-741-2495.

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by
clicking here.  http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Columbus loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank.
Click here to request a copy.  http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

Thanks for reading this, Robin Lemmons.

Rick & Robin Lemmons is a Real Estate Team at Coldwell Banker King Thompson.

Phone: 614-741-2495


Email: robin.lemmons@kingthompson.com

A Zest For The Best

View My homes for sale at
www.rickandrobin.com.

Columbus Loan Modification Help, Columbus Short Sales, Columbus Short Sale Realtor. Columbus Short Sale Realtor. Columbus OH Short Sales. Columbus Realtor. Columbus OH Short Sales. Columbus Realtor.

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Important Notice

Rick & Robin Lemmons, Coldwell Banker King Thompson, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorsed by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Robin's personal views and do not reflect the views of Coldwell Banker King Thompson.

This information on How a Columbus Short Sale works on a loan owned by Fannie Mae is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Friday, December 27, 2013

How A Columbus Short Sale Works If You Have An FHA Loan

Columbus OH – You can short sale your house if you have an FHA loan. FHA will forgive you of all the debt and does not ask for a promissory note.

That is the case if you are short selling because of a legitimate hardship. Here is how the process works on an FHA short sale.

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You send all of the standard paperwork to initiate a short sale. You will need to include copies of your last 2 bank statements, last 2 years tax returns, and last 2 pay stubs.

They will also want a hardship letter and financial worksheet filled out. The short sale lender will start out reviewing your information. Then, they will order an FHA appraisal.

An FHA appraisal has to be done by an FHA appraiser. Only certain appraisers are approved by FHA. Once the appraisal comes back and the lender has reviewed your documentation, they will issue an "approval to participate."

At that date, they are allowed to approve any offer that nets 88% of the appraised value. After 30 days has passed they are allowed to accept 86% of the appraised value.

Finally, after 60 days have passed they are allowed to accept an offer that nets 84% of the appraised value. Here is something that makes FHA short sales easier than normal short sales.

You can start the process before you get an offer from a buyer. Once you get an offer from the buyer, then the lender has 5 working days to approve or deny the short sale offer.

If the offer meets the necessary parameters, then the rules state that they must approve it. To get a copy of the exact rules for FHA short sales, then simply Google, "Mortgagee Letter 2008-43."

These clearly laid out rules make FHA short sales so much more clear and transparent compared to short sales with other loan types. Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at
robin.lemmons@kingthompson.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 614-741-2495.

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by
clicking here. http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Columbus loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank.
Click here to request a copy. http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

Thanks for reading this, Robin Lemmons.

Rick & Robin Lemmons is a Real Estate Team at Coldwell Banker King Thompson.

Phone: 614-741-2495


Email: robin.lemmons@kingthompson.com

A Zest For The Best

View My homes for sale at
www.rickandrobin.com.

Columbus Loan Modification Help, Columbus Short Sales, Columbus Short Sale Realtor. Columbus Short Sale Realtor. Columbus OH Short Sales. Columbus Realtor. Columbus OH Short Sales. Columbus Realtor.

Copyright 2012 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

Rick & Robin Lemmons, Coldwell Banker King Thompson, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorsed by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Robin's personal views and do not reflect the views of Coldwell Banker King Thompson.

This information on How A Columbus Short Sale Works If You Have An FHA Loan is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Monday, December 23, 2013

Warning: Bankruptcy Will Not Get Your Finances Back On Track After A Columbus Short Sale

Columbus OH – We got an e-mail today with the subject line of “Bankruptcy will get your finances back on track.” People think that a bankruptcy will cleanse them of their debts. That is a myth. Let me explain why.

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Yes, it’s true, that a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy will release a debtor of all debts. The problem is that the bankruptcy laws were changed in 2005.

This law makes it much harder to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Now the judges have to steer debtors towards a Chapter 13.  What does a Chapter 13 bankruptcy mean?

It means that a debtor will have to repay part (if not all) of their debts. In addition, the debtor has their finances managed by the bankruptcy trustee. And, the debtor has to pay that trustee!

If a person just stops paying their debts, then they can actually pay less money than they would with a Chapter 13 bankruptcy.  Fortunately the laws are written in your favor.

The debt collection process is tough. Most big companies don’t have the stomach to do the hard work of collecting money. That is why they farm that hard work out to a collection agency.

What does the collection agency do? They just call the debtor over and over again.  Very few collection agencies are going to do what is actually necessary to force the borrower to pay.
And that is to file a lawsuit. If they ever do file a lawsuit, the court system is so backed up that it is hard to get a judgment. And what good does a judgment do them?

Statistics show that only 20% of all judgments ever get collected.  Even if they attempt to garnish your wages, you can contest their garnishment.

You can stop paying your unwanted debts, ignore the debt collectors, and in 2-3 years be back on track.

At that time, you will be much better off versus a bankruptcy which stays on your credit for 7 years. Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at
robin.lemmons@kingthompson.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 614-741-2495.

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by
clicking here. http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Columbus loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank.
Click here to request a copy. http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

Thanks for reading this, Robin Lemmons.

Rick & Robin is a Real Estate Team at Coldwell Banker King Thompson.

Phone: 614-741-2495


Email: robin.lemmons@kingthompson.com

A Zest For The Best

View My homes for sale at
www.rickandrobin.com.

Columbus Loan Modification Help, Columbus Short Sales, Columbus Short Sale Realtor. Columbus Short Sale Realtor. Columbus OH Short Sales. Columbus Realtor. Columbus OH Short Sales. Columbus Realtor.

Copyright 2012 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

Rick & Robin Lemmons, Coldwell Banker King Thompson, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorsed by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Robin's personal views and do not reflect the views of Coldwell Banker King Thompson.

This information on Warning: Bankruptcy Will Not Get Your Finances Back On Track After A Columbus Short Sale is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Friday, December 20, 2013

Fixing Credit After A Columbus Short Sale: How To Dispute a Negative Item

Columbus OH – You can dispute negative items on your credit. In some cases, the negative item can go away in 30-60 days. This doesn't always happen, but it is nice when it does.

Fixing you credit will seem overwhelming at first. But if you stick with it, then you will see that it does work. With a little persistence, most items can be removed permanently.

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The biggest reason that credit repair works is because you are considered innocent until proven guilty. That means it is the credit bureaus job to determine if a negative item should stay on your report.

Many people have inaccurate information on their reports. Federal law says that you can dispute anything in your report. We recommend you send a detailed letter by certified mail to the credit bureau.

Yes, you can dispute online, but we don't recommend that. Why? There is no paper trail. Your letter should have detailed info on your dispute. Put in your name and address.

In addition, identify each item you are disputing. Say why you are disputing it and ask them to remove it from your report. File copies of the letter, envelope, and certified mail receipt.

You can even mail your letter return receipt requested. Then you have proof they received your letter. The bureaus have 30 days after they receive a dispute to investigate it.

If they can't verify the negative item, then they must remove it from your record. Credit bureaus issue a lot of requests for verification to lenders every day. The people at the lenders get backed up.

Files get misplaced. Banks and lenders are sold, merged, or go bankrupt. If you have ever moved, then you understand how much is misplaced.

This is why many disputes don't receive a reply. This works to your benefit. If the credit bureau doesn't receive a response, then they have to remove the item.

Everything negative on your report can be disputed, even info that is correct. Do not give too much information to the bureau. We recommend that you mark the item you are disputing.

Then state why you are disputing it. Nothing more is needed. If you give them lots of info, they may use that info to verify the item.

One more tip: After mailing a dispute letter, let the issue sit for 45-60 days before disputing it again.

If you contact the credit bureau again in the 30 day window, they can automatically extend it for 30 days from that date. That gives the bureau more time to verify the item.

Here are a few reasons you can dispute a negative item.

1. Not my account.

2. Wrong Credit Limit.

3. Wrong Account Number.

4. Wrong date of last activity.

5. The Judge gave the account to my ex in the divorce. Be sure to send them a copy of the divorce decree.

6. I paid on time that month.

This all means that you can get your life back to normal after a short sale. You can get rid of the debt, repair your credit, and get your life back to normal. Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at
robin.lemmons@kingthompson.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 614-741-2495.

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by
clicking here.  http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Columbus loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank.
Click here to request a copy.  http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

Thanks for reading this, Robin Lemmons.

Rick & Robin Lemmons is a Real Estate Team at Coldwell Banker King Thompson.

Phone: 614-741-2495


Email: robin.lemmons@kingthompson.com

A Zest For The Best

View My homes for sale at
www.rickandrobin.com.

Columbus Loan Modification Help, Columbus Short Sales, Columbus Short Sale Realtor. Columbus Short Sale Realtor. Columbus OH Short Sales. Columbus Realtor. Columbus OH Short Sales. Columbus Realtor.

Copyright 2012 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice


Rick & Robin Lemmons, Coldwell Banker King Thompson, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorsed by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Robin's personal views and do not reflect the views of Coldwell Banker King Thompson.

This information on Fixing Credit After A Columbus Short Sale: How to Dispute a Negative Item is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Is There Any Hope For Your Credit After You Short Sell Your Columbus Home?

Columbus OH – Most people think that a short sale will be the kiss of death to their credit. That is the one big advantage of a short sale over a foreclosure.

Anything and everything bad on your credit can be fixed. It's called the dispute process. In my opinion, many lenders incorrectly report credit on consumers all the time.

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What if the consumer doesn't understand how the process works? The consumer suffers unjustly! Just like the banks can work the system for their benefit, you can work the system to your benefit.

The information here is about how to dispute alleged errors. The law says correct but negative information should stay on your report. But, it is completely legal to challenge anything on your credit report.

It does not cost you, the consumer, any money to dispute something. In fact, if the Credit Bureau doesn't follow the federally required procedure to process your claim, they can be liable for up to $1,000.

Here is how to process works.

First, order a copy of your credit report. I prefer the printed version. That way you can read thru the entire report and make notes. You can highlight all the things that need to be fixed.

Next, rank those items by priority. The ones that are doing the most damage should be disputed first.

Here are some common items that negatively affect your credit: Foreclosure, Loan Default, Late Payments, Collections, Repossession, and Bankruptcy.

(A Short Sale will show up on your credit as a Late Payment or "Settled for less than full amount." This is still much better for your credit rating than a foreclosure.)

After that, you will want to dispute the items. Send all your disputes by certified mail. That way you have proof of when you sent the dispute. Then, you wait for the dispute process to be completed.

Tomorrow, I will give more examples of how to dispute a questionable item. Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at
robin.lemmons@kingthompson.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 614-741-2495.

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by
clicking here. http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Columbus loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank.
Click here to request a copy. http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

Thanks for reading this, Robin Lemmons.

Rick & Robin Lemmons is a Real Estate Team at Coldwell Banker King Thompson.

Phone: 614-741-2495


Email: robin.lemmons@kingthompson.com

A Zest For The Best

View My homes for sale at
www.rickandrobin.com.

Columbus Loan Modification Help, Columbus Short Sales, Columbus Short Sale Realtor. Columbus Short Sale Realtor. Columbus OH Short Sales. Columbus Realtor. Columbus OH Short Sales. Columbus Realtor.

Copyright 2012 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

Rick & Robin Lemmons, Coldwell Banker King Thompson, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorsed by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Robin's personal views and do not reflect the views of Coldwell Banker King Thompson.

This information on Is There Any Hope For Your Credit After You Short Sell Your Columbus Home? is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Monday, December 16, 2013

How To Remove Collections From Your Credit Report And Repair Your Credit After A Columbus Short Sale

Columbus OH – You can get your life back on track after a short sale. One of the first things you'll want is to start repairing your credit. But, how do you get those pesky collections off your report?

I'll show you a couple of techniques here. Collections can be very easy to remove. The reason is that most collection accounts have been transferred several times.

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Most of the time, the original lender will turn over the account to a collection agency within 6 months. The collection agency usually can't collect anything.

After that, the original lender will turn over the account to another collection agency. If that person can't collect, then they will sell it to a debt buyer for three to five cents on the dollar.

But, the paperwork hardly ever gets transferred over properly. Here is the first step to removing it from your credit. Dispute it with the credit bureaus.

You may not agree that it is your collection. That will take 30-45 days to process. It will often clear up the problem. Then, dispute it with the debt buyer (or collection agency) noted on your report.

You can't dispute with them until you have disputed with the credit bureaus first. Request an investigation. They have 30 days to respond.  Most will not have the proper documentation.

They may send you documentation. But, it isn't very specific. If that happens, then ask for specific documentation. I would ask for a copy of a document that is signed by the company that sold them the debt.

The document should clearly state all your account information. It should have the account number, your information and address, and the amount owed.

In addition, it should be signed by the president of the company. That is the burden of proof I would request. I doubt they would have something like that.

If the techniques above don't work (that will be rare), then settle the debt. Pay them from five to twenty cents on the dollar. They agree to report to the credit agencies as "paid as settled."

You get what you want and they get a little money. Everyone wins. Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at
robin.lemmons@kingthompson.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 614-741-2495.

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by
clicking here.  http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Columbus loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank.
Click here to request a copy.  http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

Thanks for reading this, Robin Lemmons.

Rick & Robin Lemmons is a Real Estate Team at Coldwell Banker King Thompson.

Phone: 614-741-2495


Email: robin.lemmons@kingthompson.com

A Zest For The Best

View My homes for sale at
www.rickandrobin.com.

Columbus Loan Modification Help, Columbus Short Sales, Columbus Short Sale Realtor. Columbus Short Sale Realtor. Columbus OH Short Sales. Columbus Realtor. Columbus OH Short Sales. Columbus Realtor.

Copyright 2012 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

Rick & Robin Lemmons, Coldwell Banker King Thompson, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorsed by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Robin's personal views and do not reflect the views of Coldwell Banker King Thompson.

This information on How To Remove Collections From Your Credit Report And Repair Your Credit After A Columbus Short Sale is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Friday, December 13, 2013

Columbus Short Sales: A New Strategy To Make Harassing Debt Collector Calls Go Away Forever

Columbus OH – Many people considering a short sale are being harassed by debt collectors. They call even though you tell them to stop.

They call even when you tell them you don't have any money available to pay them. They call your relatives even when you tell them to go away.

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When will they realize that you can't pay them and just back off? Fortunately, there is some good news.  We have a new strategy in the fight to avoid being harassed day and night by debt collectors.

Even though there are laws that help protect you, in my opinion, the debt collectors rarely follow them. Did you know that if you request a debt collector stop calling you, then they must comply and leave you alone?

That is the law.  However, it rarely happens. We have people tell us all the time, "I told them to stop harassing me. But, they just keep on calling anyways."

Sure you can take them to court. But, who has the time for that? Little did we know that if you sue them once, then you'll never be harassed again.  Here is how we found this out.

We know someone in the private investigator field. He has access to the same databases that most debt collectors use. He told us that there were some recent changes to the debt collection databases.

One of the databases they use to hunt down debtors now flags people who have filed a lawsuit. So, if you want to be left alone, don't meekly ask the debt collectors to stop calling you.

The attorneys will review your case for free. From what we know, they will even file the lawsuit for free and they get paid only from what they collect.

In my opinion, the debt collection industry runs rampant over the Federal Laws that were put in place to protect the consumer. It's time we put a stop to the unprofessionalism and harassment.

According to the private investigator, once you file a lawsuit, debt collectors will avoid you like the plague. I hope this helps you regain your sanity in this crazy world. Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at
robin.lemmons@kingthompson.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 614-741-2495.

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by
clicking here.  http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Columbus loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank.
Click here to request a copy. http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

Thanks for reading this, Robin Lemmons.

Rick & Robin Lemmons is a Real Estate Team at Coldwell Banker King Thompson.

Phone: 614-741-2495


Email: robin.lemmons@kingthompson.com

A Zest For The Best

View My homes for sale at
www.rickandrobin.com.

Columbus Loan Modification Help, Columbus Short Sales, Columbus Short Sale Realtor. Columbus Short Sale Realtor. Columbus OH Short Sales. Columbus Realtor. Columbus OH Short Sales. Columbus Realtor.

Copyright 2012 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

Rick & Robin Lemmons, Coldwell Banker King Thompson, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorsed by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Robin's personal views and do not reflect the views of Coldwell Banker King Thompson.

This information on Columbus Short Sales: A New Strategy To Make Harassing Debt Collector Calls Go Away Forever is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Will Missed Payments To Your Homeowner's Association Affect The Short Sale Of Your Columbus Home?

Columbus OH – Many people don't think they are eligible for a short sale because they have unpaid homeowner's association dues. Don't worry about paying them yourself.

When you short sale your home the association dues will be paid by your lender. Most of the time the amount owed to the homeowner's association is a very small percentage of the overall sales price.

Click here to discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale and avoided foreclosure.  http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

Lenders know that a short sale will net them substantially more money than a foreclosure.  I have an example in the post below.

I recently saw a home that was for sale as a short sale. A buyer offered to buy the home for $237,000. The lender rejected that offer. The home was foreclosed on and sold for $190,600.

The lender lost around $46,400 by rejecting that short sale offer. The short sale lenders have ran all the numbers on a short sale versus foreclosure.

They have highly paid, professional actuaries who analyze all of their data to see how they can make more money. They compare the costs of a short sale with the costs of a foreclosure.

They know that they can recoup their money faster with a short sale versus foreclosing on a house and then reselling it. Because of that they are willing to pay your delinquent homeowners association dues.

In addition, the bank pays the real estate agent who sells the house. They know that if they foreclose on the house, then they will have to hire a realtor to sell the house.

They also pay the title insurance, property taxes, and homeowner's association fees because they must be paid in order to sell a house.

The Bottom Line: All of the costs are borne by the bank in a short sale.  You pay nothing.  Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at
robin.lemmons@kingthompson.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 614-741-2495.

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by
clicking here.  http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Columbus loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank.
Click here to request a copy.  http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

Thanks for reading this, Robin Lemmons.

Rick & Robin Lemmons is a Real Estate Team at Coldwell Banker King Thompson.

Phone: 614-741-2495


Email: robin.lemmons@kingthompson.com

A Zest For The Best

View my homes for sale at www.rickandrobin.com.

Columbus Loan Modification Help, Columbus Short Sales, Columbus Short Sale Realtor. Columbus Short Sale Realtor. Columbus OH Short Sales. Columbus Realtor. Columbus OH Short Sales. Columbus Realtor.

Copyright 2012 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

Rick & Robin Lemmons, Coldwell Banker King Thompson, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorsed by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Robin's personal views and do not reflect the views of Coldwell Banker King Thompson.

This information on Will Missed Payments To Your Homeowner's Association Affect The Short Sale Of  Your Columbus Home? is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Monday, December 9, 2013

How To Solve This Common Columbus Short Sale Problem

Columbus OH – Here is the most common problem that arises with short sales. There are multiple mortgages or liens on the property.

Any of the mortgage companies or lien holders have the right to veto the short sale. For example, we had a short sale with a first mortgage, a second mortgage, and a third position lien.

Click here to discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale and avoided foreclosure.  http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

The third position lien was an old credit card judgment. It had to be paid off to sell the house. The first mortgage was only willing to pay $3,000 to any second mortgages or liens.

The second mortgage wanted $4,500. The credit card judgment wanted $5,000. How were we going to get the extra money for them?

We had to escalate the file with the first mortgage. We told them that they had two options.

Option one: Pay the first and second mortgage and net X.

Option two: Foreclose and lose an additional $15,000. I have a calculator that puts all these numbers together. In addition, I have the proof to back it up.

Here is an example of that proof. There was recent short sale where the first mortgage stubbornly refused to give enough money to the second mortgage. As a result, they lost around $45,000.

I found out about this house because I met the first buyers at an Open House. They were trying to buy a short sale and were offering $272,000. The first mortgage was owed $337,500.

The 2nd was $70,000. The listing agent submitted the short sale offer to both companies. The first said they would only pay $1,000 to the second mortgage. The second mortgage wanted more.

The short sale dragged out for months. Finally the buyer paying $272,000 walked. The house was put back on the market. Meanwhile, home prices had dropped.

Now buyers were only willing to offer around $230,000 for the home. The house ended up selling for $229,000.

As you can see, the first mortgage was greedy and wouldn't offer enough money to the second mortgage. As a result, they lost around $40,000. Was that a smart business decision? I don't think so.

Now, back to my short sale story. I sent this and several other similar examples to the people at the first mortgage. They agreed to pay the second mortgage $3,000 and completely pay off the credit card judgment.

The buyer agreed to pay the extra money the second mortgage wanted. We were able to get everyone to agree and close the sale.

The seller was able to wipe out over $70,000 in upside down debt and move on with her life. That is an example of how you solve the multiple lien problem with short sales. Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at
robin.lemmons@kingthompson.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 614-741-2495.

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by
clicking here. http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Columbus loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank.
Click here to request a copy. http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

Thanks for reading this, Robin Lemmons.

Rick & Robin Lemmons is a Real Estate Team at Coldwell Banker King Thompson.

Phone: 614-741-2495


Email: robin.lemmons@kingthompson.com

A Zest For The Best

View My homes for sale at
www.rickandrobin.com.

Columbus Loan Modification Help, Columbus Short Sales, Columbus Short Sale Realtor. Columbus Short Sale Realtor. Columbus OH Short Sales. Columbus Realtor. Columbus OH Short Sales. Columbus Realtor.

Copyright 2012 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice


Rick & Robin Lemmons, Coldwell Banker King Thompson, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorsed by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Robin's personal views and do not reflect the views of Coldwell Banker King Thompson.

This information on How To Solve This Common Columbus Short Sale Problem is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Friday, December 6, 2013

Buying A Columbus Short Sale? Here's How To Know If Your Offer Will Be Approved

Columbus OH – Buyers often contact me for advice on short sales. They are frustrated with the short sale process and want to know why their offer hasn't been accepted.

"I made an offer on a short sale property six months ago. How come I haven't received an answer yet?", they ask me. Most people don't know that it is fairly simple to determine if a short sale offer will be approved.

Click here to discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale and avoided foreclosure.  http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

You simply need to know what the lender's guidelines are for approval. Most lenders will first order an appraisal to determine the value of the home.

They don't want to sell the home for less than the appraised value. The appraiser will look at recently sold properties and how they compare to the subject property.

They will use that info to determine the Fair Market Value. They turn in their report to the lender. The lender uses the reported value to accept or deny an offer.

If the offer is substantially lower than the appraisal, then they will reject the offer. However, they will usually accept offers within 5% of the appraised value.

Obviously this varies according to the lender and the circumstances.  So, you want to know if your offer will be accepted by the short sale lender?

Ask your realtor to put together a CMA, also call a Comparable Market Analysis. This is your agent's opinion of the value of the property.

If your offer is within 5% of the agent's opinion of value, then you have a good chance at the lender accepting it. If your offer is below that 5% mark, then there is still a chance the lender will accept it.

However, the odds decrease substantially. If you want a second opinion on the value, then order an appraisal. You can send your appraisal to the short sale lender.

It will be hard for the short sale lender to argue with an appraiser's opinion of value for a property. Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at
robin.lemmons@kingthompson.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 614-741-2495.

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by
clicking here. http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Columbus loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank.
Click here to request a copy.  http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

Thanks for reading this, Robin Lemmons.

Rick & Robin Lemmons is a Real Estate Team at Coldwell Banker King Thompson.

Phone: 614-741-2495


Email: robin.lemmons@kingthompson.com

A Zest For The Best

View My homes for sale at
www.rickandrobin.com.

Columbus Loan Modification Help, Columbus Short Sales, Columbus Short Sale Realtor. Columbus Short Sale Realtor. Columbus OH Short Sales. Columbus Realtor. Columbus OH Short Sales. Columbus Realtor.

Copyright 2012 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

Rick & Robin Lemmons, Coldwell Banker King Thompson, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorsed by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Robin's personal views and do not reflect the views of Coldwell Banker King Thompson.

This information on Buying A Columbus Short Sale? Here's How To Know If Your Offer Will Be Approved is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Columbus Short Sales From The Lender's Perspective

Columbus OH – It is fascinating to look at something from another person's point of view. When you understand someone else's mindset you increase your odds of a successful negotiation.

Click here to discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale and avoided foreclosure. http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

So today, I'm going to discuss the mindset of lenders during a short sale. In my opinion, lenders craft their short sale policies simply to avoid mistakes.

Here is an example of what they would think of a mistake. A short sale gets approved. After closing, the lender finds out that the buyer "flipped" the property for a profit.

The supervisor might chew out an employee. "That guy just made $20,000. We don't pay you a good salary to make these kind of mistakes", they tell the employee.

Each time something bad happens, they tighten up their policies. Less and less short sales get approved.

(I know from past experience that most approved short sales reduce lender's losses. Not every single one, but 80-90% do.)

One lender had a month long BPO review process. (A BPO is the Opinion of Value that the lenders use to value the property.)

They should look at a BPO and say, "Ok, the BPO says the property is worth X. That means we should approve or deny the short sale based on a value of X."

Instead of doing that, they have entire departments that "review" these BPOs for accuracy. In my opinion, they are not "reviewing" them. They are only second guessing them.

The end result of a policy that takes a month to "review" a BPO is that the short sale process drags out. Good buyers who want to buy the house lose interest.

They cancel their contracts and buy another house. Most of the time, the house is foreclosed upon and sells for even less money as a bank owned sale.

Lenders turn down short sales they should approve because one document is missing. They are trying to avoid a potential "mistake." Sure, they can avoid that mistake.

But, they risk making another, even bigger, "mistake" when the house is foreclosed upon and sells for less money. As you can see, the short sale process is complicated.

If you are researching a short sale, then make sure you hire an agent who understands how it works. If your agent knows how lenders think, then you will have a better chance of success. Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at
robin.lemmons@kingthompson.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 614-741-2495.

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by
clicking here.  http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Columbus loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank.
Click here to request a copy. http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

Thanks for reading this, Robin Lemmons.

Rick & Robin Lemmons is a Real Estate Team at Coldwell Banker King Thompson.

Phone: 614-741-2495


Email: robin.lemmons@kingthompson.com

A Zest For The Best

View My homes for sale at
www.rickandrobin.com.

Columbus Loan Modification Help, Columbus Short Sales, Columbus Short Sale Realtor. Columbus Short Sale Realtor. Columbus OH Short Sales. Columbus Realtor. Columbus OH Short Sales. Columbus Realtor.

Copyright 2012 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

Rick & Robin Lemmons, Coldwell Banker King Thompson, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorsed by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Robin's personal views and do not reflect the views of Coldwell Banker King Thompson.

This information on Columbus Short Sales From The Lender's Perspective is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Monday, December 2, 2013

Why You Shouldn't Be Embarrassed To Short Sale Your Columbus Home

Columbus OH – Many people are embarrassed to be short selling their home. They think that a short sale is somehow dishonest or shady. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Most of the homeowners selling their upside down home have never missed a payment before and they paid their bills on time.

Click here to discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale and avoided foreclosure.  http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com

Then the real estate market crashed and they found themselves owing more on their home than it was worth. For years everyone had told them that couldn't happen.

Many also lost their job for the first time in their life. Many people in the upper income brackets are short selling their homes. Personally, I think that a short sale is a smart financial decision.

I'll congratulate you when you decide to short sell your home. Who wants to be burdened with a huge debt for the rest of your life? Not me. And neither should you.

Here is why a short sale is a smart financial decision.  Let's say that you are upside down on a house by $100,000.

(Don't laugh if you owe less than that. Many people are upside down by that amount and more.)

Repaying $100,000 over 30 years, will cost you $215,838. That is the $100,000 originally owed, along with $115,000 in interest payments.

What if instead of doing that, you put that money towards retirement? You could earn 8% interest on that money. The monthly payments invested at 8% would turn into $893,545 at the end of 30 years.

Would that be helpful in retirement? That is one small reason why I recommend short sales to my customers. Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at
robin.lemmons@kingthompson.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 614-741-2495.

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by
clicking here. http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Columbus loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank.
Click here to request a copy.  http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com

Thanks for reading this, Robin Lemmons.

Rick & Robin Lemmons is a Real Estate Team at Coldwell Banker King Thompson.

Phone: 614-741-2495


Email: robin.lemmons@kingthompson.com

A Zest For The Best

View My homes for sale at
www.rickandrobin.com.

Columbus Loan Modification Help, Columbus Short Sales, Columbus Short Sale Realtor. Columbus Short Sale Realtor. Columbus OH Short Sales. Columbus Realtor. Columbus OH Short Sales. Columbus Realtor.

Copyright 2012 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

Rick & Robin Lemmons, Coldwell Banker King Thompson, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorsed by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Robin's personal views and do not reflect the views of Coldwell Banker King Thompson.

This information on Why You Shouldn't Be Embarrassed To Short Sale Your Columbus Home is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Monday, November 25, 2013

Columbus Short Sales: How Can You Convince My Bank To Erase My Upside Down Debt When They Were So Mean To Me?

Columbus OH – Many people have a hard time believing that their lender would agree to allow  them to short sale and walk away from the upside down debt.

If you have ever gotten behind on payments, then you know how mean the debt collectors can be. The constant barrage of threats, demands, and phone calls usually proves to be too much for most people.

Click here to discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale and avoided foreclosure. http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

As a result they give up. Debt collectors are mean. But, it is a tough job (although I have no sympathy for them.) I know someone who used to work as a debt collector.

He quit after a couple of weeks. It was just too harsh and depressing. They get on the phone every day for 8 hours of abuse. Some of the people they call scream at them.

Very few people are nice. It's probably very depressing because you hear about other people's problems all day long. The debt collectors become cold and callous as a result of the work.

As a result, they take their frustrations out on the people they call. If you are trying to negotiate a loan modification or short sale, do not work with the debt collection people.

They don't want you to modify your loan or keep your home. Why is that? Because they are paid bonuses on the money they collect.

They don't receive a bonus if you short sale or modify your loan. The debt collection people are an ugly, dull, almost useless tool. The lenders use them in a half hearted attempt to get you to pay.

You see lenders don't want you to short sale or modify your loan. They just want you to catch up your payments and start paying on time again. That way they don't lose any money.

The debt collectors are the first line of offense. "Sic em", they say to the debt collectors, hoping they can convince you to catch up your payments.

Fortunately, when we negotiate a short sale we talk to a different group of people. These people work in a different department. They are not callous and cold. They don't hate their job.

They are paid substantially better than the debt collection folks. For most it is an actual career. These people have training. They approve and deny short sales based on set criteria.

Their job is to process the short sale, not collect money. They know that most people are selling their home because they can't afford the payments. So they don't bring it up.

We do all the negotiations and discussions with them. That means when you start the short sale process, you don't have to talk to the people at your lender anymore.

We take over and handle everything for you. You can rest easy knowing that someone else will be negotiating on your behalf with your lender. Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at
robin.lemmons@kingthompson.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 614-741-2495.

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by
clicking here. http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Columbus loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank.
Click here to request a copy. http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

Thanks for reading this, Robin Lemmons.

Rick & Robin Lemmons is a Real Estate Team at Coldwell Banker King Thompson.

Phone: 614-741-2495


Email: robin.lemmons@kingthompson.com

A Zest For The Best

View My homes for sale at
www.rickandrobin.com.

Columbus Loan Modification Help, Columbus Short Sales, Columbus Short Sale Realtor. Columbus Short Sale Realtor. Columbus OH Short Sales. Columbus Realtor. Columbus OH Short Sales. Columbus Realtor.

Copyright 2012 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

Rick & Robin Lemmons, Coldwell Banker King Thompson, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorsed by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Robin's personal views and do not reflect the views of Coldwell Banker King Thompson.

This information on Columbus short Sales: How Can You Convince My Bank To Erase My Upside Down Debt When They Were So Mean To Me? is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.