A Short Sale or Foreclosure in Springfield

Posted by Obsidian Home Solutions on February 12th, 2018

Should I do a short sale or foreclosure in Springfield? A mortgage short sale occurs when a financially distressed borrower arranges a sale for less than the outstanding mortgage balance. The lender accepts the proceeds of the house sale which is short of the full repayment of the mortgage. The borrower, then, receives a release from the mortgage obligation. The lender does this to avoid what would amount to larger losses if it were to foreclose on the mortgage.

Is it better to do a short sale or foreclosure in Springfield?
NOLO says saving your credit score may be the most whispered reason for a mortgage short sale, however, according to myFICO, short sales, foreclosures, and deeds-in-lieu of foreclosure are all “not paid as agreed” accounts and are considered the same for purposes of your FICO score.

A short sale may be considered to be a derogatory mark on your credit even though credit bureaus do not use the word “short sale” on your credit report. Your credit report may read “paid in full for less than agreed” or “settled for less,” among other categories.

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