Columbus Short Sales: I Have Mortgage Insurance. Won't That Cover The Deficiency?

Columbus OH – The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received a question from Max. Here is Max's Question.
"If I pay mortgage insurance and default on my loan, wouldn’t that cover the deficiency amount? Max."
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Here is our answer to Max's Question: Yes, the Mortgage Insurance should pay your lender for any loss. So that reduces the amount that your lender will lose on the short sale.
There are a couple of problems. Many Mortgage Insurance Companies have gone bankrupt. They can't pay on their claims.
In this situation your lender may or may not pursue you for the loss.
(I've written extensively on deficiencies on other blog posts. In 60-75% of all short sales, you won't owe a deficiency. E-mail me at robin.lemmons@kingthompson.com and I can research your specific situation.)
 
The other problem is that many Mortgage Insurance Companies have terms written into the mortgage that they can pursue you for the loss. 
 
They are more aggressive with trying to be repaid. In the few short sales we have negotiated and the lender asked for a promissory note, the person requesting it usually was the Mortgage Insurance Company.
But, they only ask for a promissory note about half the time. In addition, the promissory notes are usually for an amount lower than the loss.
For example on one short sale, the loss was around $59,000. The seller agreed to a promissory note of $10,000 to be repaid over the next 10 years with Zero Interest. Their Monthly Payment was $83.33.
We won't know if they will ask for a promissory note until the short sale is in progress. If you know you have Mortgage Insurance, then you need to find an aggressive short sale agent. 

They will work to get a promissory note or deficiency waived. 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. 
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Thanks for reading this, Robin Lemmons.
Rick & Robin Lemmons is a Real Estate Team at Coldwell Banker King Thompson.
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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.
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