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  • April 18, 2008 at 6:00 AM #12471
    Alex_angel
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    A friend at work was telling me his story and I offered two solutions, either walk away or try a short sale.

    Here’s his story. The guy bought in San Marcos at the height of the market. About a year ago he lost his job. He moved to his inlaws and rented his house losing about $1000 per month out of pocket. He bought his house for $630 and just recently a comp on the same block sold for $510. He’s furious and wants out. I told him to walk from the loan or try a short sale. He spoke to a real estate agent and he also recomended a short sale. How possible is it that a bank will accept this deal? Is it common or will his only choice be to walk away?

    April 18, 2008 at 6:01 AM #189433
    Alex_angel
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    not sure how I tripled posted. Sheesh!

    April 18, 2008 at 6:01 AM #189500
    Alex_angel
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    not sure how I tripled posted. Sheesh!

    April 18, 2008 at 6:01 AM #189497
    Alex_angel
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    not sure how I tripled posted. Sheesh!

    April 18, 2008 at 6:01 AM #189484
    Alex_angel
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    not sure how I tripled posted. Sheesh!

    April 18, 2008 at 6:01 AM #189455
    Alex_angel
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    not sure how I tripled posted. Sheesh!

    April 18, 2008 at 6:15 AM #189472
    EconProf
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    BobS
    Unless there are some extraordinary circumstances with his personal finances, this is a no-brainer. He should walk away. But first, do everything he can to build his liquidity as his credit standing will crash and he will have to be on a cash basis for several years. Not a bad thing, actually.
    I’d also inform the lender(s) of the realities of his situation–perhaps they will see his point of view and work out a less-damaging outcome for all concerned, but that’s not likely.

    April 18, 2008 at 6:15 AM #189498
    EconProf
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    BobS
    Unless there are some extraordinary circumstances with his personal finances, this is a no-brainer. He should walk away. But first, do everything he can to build his liquidity as his credit standing will crash and he will have to be on a cash basis for several years. Not a bad thing, actually.
    I’d also inform the lender(s) of the realities of his situation–perhaps they will see his point of view and work out a less-damaging outcome for all concerned, but that’s not likely.

    April 18, 2008 at 6:15 AM #189449
    EconProf
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    BobS
    Unless there are some extraordinary circumstances with his personal finances, this is a no-brainer. He should walk away. But first, do everything he can to build his liquidity as his credit standing will crash and he will have to be on a cash basis for several years. Not a bad thing, actually.
    I’d also inform the lender(s) of the realities of his situation–perhaps they will see his point of view and work out a less-damaging outcome for all concerned, but that’s not likely.

    April 18, 2008 at 6:15 AM #189511
    EconProf
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    BobS
    Unless there are some extraordinary circumstances with his personal finances, this is a no-brainer. He should walk away. But first, do everything he can to build his liquidity as his credit standing will crash and he will have to be on a cash basis for several years. Not a bad thing, actually.
    I’d also inform the lender(s) of the realities of his situation–perhaps they will see his point of view and work out a less-damaging outcome for all concerned, but that’s not likely.

    April 18, 2008 at 6:15 AM #189515
    EconProf
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    BobS
    Unless there are some extraordinary circumstances with his personal finances, this is a no-brainer. He should walk away. But first, do everything he can to build his liquidity as his credit standing will crash and he will have to be on a cash basis for several years. Not a bad thing, actually.
    I’d also inform the lender(s) of the realities of his situation–perhaps they will see his point of view and work out a less-damaging outcome for all concerned, but that’s not likely.

    April 18, 2008 at 6:39 AM #189477
    Alex_angel
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    That’s what he’s hoping for. The RE agent is going to use his hardship as a reason. Since he lost his job and has been losing money on renting it out he hopes the banks might have some mercy. I agree. Why even bother with the short sale. You still get a credit ding anyways. I told him to just stop making payments and let the Bush bailout work in his advantage.

    April 18, 2008 at 6:39 AM #189454
    Alex_angel
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    That’s what he’s hoping for. The RE agent is going to use his hardship as a reason. Since he lost his job and has been losing money on renting it out he hopes the banks might have some mercy. I agree. Why even bother with the short sale. You still get a credit ding anyways. I told him to just stop making payments and let the Bush bailout work in his advantage.

    April 18, 2008 at 6:39 AM #189503
    Alex_angel
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    That’s what he’s hoping for. The RE agent is going to use his hardship as a reason. Since he lost his job and has been losing money on renting it out he hopes the banks might have some mercy. I agree. Why even bother with the short sale. You still get a credit ding anyways. I told him to just stop making payments and let the Bush bailout work in his advantage.

    April 18, 2008 at 6:39 AM #189517
    Alex_angel
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    That’s what he’s hoping for. The RE agent is going to use his hardship as a reason. Since he lost his job and has been losing money on renting it out he hopes the banks might have some mercy. I agree. Why even bother with the short sale. You still get a credit ding anyways. I told him to just stop making payments and let the Bush bailout work in his advantage.

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