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A short sale is always better. I will tell you why very definitively. When you purchase a home on a short sale you are helping a homeowner salvage their credit and dignity and helping them out of a bad situation. You are also preventing a large loss for the bank and getting a great deal for yourself. Everyone wins if it is done correctly. A foreclosure will have a very bad effect on a homeowner's credit and the bank will in most cases take a bigger loss than they would in a short sale. A sellers credit in a short sale will be damaged to a lesser extent than a foreclosure. In most circumstances if you have done a short sale you will not be able to get another loan for two to three years. In a foreclosure it is usually around five years before you can purchase another home.

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Is a short sale better than foreclosure?

In most cases it is preferable to foreclosure. I disagree. A short Sale has less impact on your credit score than a foreclosure.


What is the difference between a foreclosure and short sale?

A foreclosure is the surrender of the property to the lien holder for nonpayment of the debt. A short sale is the sale of the property before the completion of the foreclosure in an attempt by the home buyer and the lender to avoid foreclosure proceedings.


What happens to your credit on a short sale?

A short sale will have a detrimental affect on your credit record but not as bad as a foreclosure.


Does a pending short sale stop foreclosure?

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Does a short sale happen when I stop making mortgage payments?

No. A foreclosure is what happens when you stop making mortgage payments. A short sale must be discussed and negotiated with the lender. In that case the lender agrees to accept the proceeds of a sale of the property even if they fall short of what is owed on the mortgage. They agree to forgive any remaining balance on the loan. It is a way to avoid a foreclosure. Not all lenders will agree to a short sale.


Is a short sale better for your credit than a voluntary foreclosure?

I spoke with a lawyer...Voluntary foreclosure could be better because it would only be 1 hit on your credit instead of having to go 180 days past due. You can offer the deed to your house if the bank will take it to prevent the bank from placing a judgment for any amount uncollected at the sale.


How does short sell affect credit?

It all depends on how late or how many payments you were late when you start the short sale. In most cases if you get a successful short and your home gets sold it is a lot better than having a foreclosure on your credit report.


Can you get a short sale all the time?

A short sale is most often using when a homeowner is facing foreclosure. If the amount offered by a potential buyer of your house is less than the amount you owe your lender, you can ask the lender to accept the offered amount as payment in full. The lender does not have to agree to accept a short sale. They may elect to go ahead with a foreclosure because of other liens on the property (such as 2nd mortgages.) You can request a short sale by submitting a short sale hardship letter to your lender.


Is it better to short sale a house or refinance to get credit in good standing?

It's better to refinance. A short sale will reflect negatively on your credit record.It's better to refinance. A short sale will reflect negatively on your credit record.It's better to refinance. A short sale will reflect negatively on your credit record.It's better to refinance. A short sale will reflect negatively on your credit record.


What is the time frame between foreclosure and sheriff sale?

The foreclosure process culminates with the foreclosure sale. In some jurisdictions the sale is conducted by a sheriff. One can say the foreclosure has been done when the sheriff's sale has been conducted. There is no time frame between the foreclosure and the sheriff's sale.If you want to know the time frame between the initial notice to foreclose and the foreclosure sale, you need to check in your particular jurisdiction. Times vary.The foreclosure process culminates with the foreclosure sale. In some jurisdictions the sale is conducted by a sheriff. One can say the foreclosure has been done when the sheriff's sale has been conducted. There is no time frame between the foreclosure and the sheriff's sale.If you want to know the time frame between the initial notice to foreclose and the foreclosure sale, you need to check in your particular jurisdiction. Times vary.The foreclosure process culminates with the foreclosure sale. In some jurisdictions the sale is conducted by a sheriff. One can say the foreclosure has been done when the sheriff's sale has been conducted. There is no time frame between the foreclosure and the sheriff's sale.If you want to know the time frame between the initial notice to foreclose and the foreclosure sale, you need to check in your particular jurisdiction. Times vary.The foreclosure process culminates with the foreclosure sale. In some jurisdictions the sale is conducted by a sheriff. One can say the foreclosure has been done when the sheriff's sale has been conducted. There is no time frame between the foreclosure and the sheriff's sale.If you want to know the time frame between the initial notice to foreclose and the foreclosure sale, you need to check in your particular jurisdiction. Times vary.


How do you stop trustee foreclosure sale in a few days in AZ?

The fastest way to stop a foreclosure on short notice is to either cure the debt or file for bankruptcy protection.


How do you stop the foreclosure sale date?

Call your lender and ask about options to stop foreclosure if they can't help contact HAFA. bankruptcy is automatic stay Short sale from an experienced Realtor visit: http://www.shortsaleask.com for more information.