Short Sale Contract Flashcards
The purpose of the Short Sale Disclosure is to:
A: Provide Disclosure To All Parties
B: Define What A Short Sale Is And Spell Out The Rights Of The Parties To Cancel
C: Define The Role Of A Third Party In Short Sale Transactions
D: All Of The Above
D: All Of The Above
The Short Sale Disclosure should be signed by:
A: Buyer Or Seller Clients
B: Buyer Clients Only
C: Seller Clients Only
D: Agents Only
A: Buyer Or Seller Clients
A short sale is defined as:
A: A Quick Sale
B: A Reduced Documentation Sale
C: A Transaction In Which The Purchase Price Is Less Than The Amount Owed On Outstanding Liens On The Subject Property
D: None Of The Above
C: A Transaction In Which The Purchase Price Is Less Than The Amount Owed On Outstanding Liens On The Subject Property
When it comes to Short Sale transactions, real estate professionals should NEVER:
A: Give Sound Legal Advice To Their Clients
B: Give Sound Tax Advice To Their Clients
C: Attempt To Enter Into Limited Agency By Representing Both Buyer And Seller
D: All Of The Above
D: All Of The Above
short sale
Amount owed on property is more than the property is worth. The only way to sell is to persuade the bank (Lender to accept a reduced payoff amount an amount that is less than or short of the true balance of the loan). Lenders will do that if they see that the property is not worth the amount owed, but they are not required to.
short sale disclosure
This disclosure should be given to a Buyer or Seller limited agency deal in a short sale situation (Strongly discouraged). Some banks will not allow short sale transactions to be limited agency.
all liens must be resolved
There could be more than one lien on the property first nortgage, second mortgage, mechanic’s lienholder) in which every creditor has to agree to the reduced payoff amount. Seller cannot convey clear title to the Buyer at the closing unless all the liens have been resolved. This is a time to exercise powers of persuasion, but remember to be honest.
third party approval
The Buyer’s obligation to purchase and the Seller’s obligation to sell are both conditioned upon the Third Party’s approval of the Short Sale.
third party rejection or changes to the
proposed short sale
Lender is not bound by what the Buyer and Seller have agreed to. The Lenders will usually send to the Seller a list of required changes to the proposed purchase contract (Third Party Modifications). They can affect price, timing, and requirements for the sell to close. They often require the parties involved in the transaction to respond with affirmative representations to the Lender (this is the true contract, no side deals, arm’s length transaction, no insider deals taking place, etc.).
arm’s length transaction
Deal terms reflect a true negotiation. This deal is between parties that are unaffiliated, and it reflects the true result of an arm’s length negotiation (“you are negotiating for your interest, i’m negotiating for my interest, and here is where we have reached in the middle.”)
These transactions are not subject to Undue Influence (“I’m not being unduly coercive, I do not have something over you that l am extorting a better deal than I can.” This arm’s length negotiation reflects the true market value of the Property.
example of the opposite of an arm’s
length transaction
Agent’s daughter fell behind on her house, and found herself in need of doing a short sale. Agent came in as a Buyer, and wanted to buy it short.
delays in response from the third
parties
The parties might have to continue issuing
addendums extending the Settlement
Deadline further out.
example of delay in response from third
party
Buyer and Seller enter into a contract and they agree that the Settlement Deadline is 45 days from now and that it is subject to Third Party Approval, because it is a short sale. Buyer and
Seller might, but that is not binding on the lender.
right of third parties to encourage
additional offers
Third Party might require the Seller to keep the Property on the market even after the Seller and the Buyer have come to agreed terms of the proposed purchase contract. The Lender wants to make sure they are getting the largest, highest payoff amount as available in this market. If better offers come in, they must be presented to the Lender.
right of buyer and seller to cancel
Seller and Buyer are advised that any time prior to the Third Party Approval Deadline or the Third Party Approval, whichever comes first, the Buyer or the Seller may cancel at any time.
Short Sale Contracts
Short Sale Addendum:
* Short sale addendum is an important document in several short sale
transactions because of the following reasons:
* Multiple offers
* Approval of the short sale from the bank
* Inspections of the property
* Costs
deficiency claim
Short Sale Approval Letter must state, in writing, that the Lender is waiving its deficiency claim. Otherwise, you can find yourself in the position where the Seller sells in a short sale and the Lender comes in and sues for the deficiency amount of the loan.
example of deficiency claim
House has a loan of $400,000 and only worth $300,000. This house goes to foreclosure sale and someone buys it at $300,000. The Lender now has a deficiency ($100,000). Lender has a right to sue the Borrower for that deficiency.
The Addendum to the Exclusive Right to Sell Agency Agreement for Short Sales Discloses to the Seller:
A: That They Have Previously Seen And Signed The Short Sale Disclosure Form
B: That They Are Authorizing Their Agent To Disclose In All Advertising And On The MLS That This Is A Short Sale Transaction
C: That A Short Sale May Have A Negative Impact On The Seller’s Credit
D: All Of The Above
D: All Of The Above
Regarding short sales, real estate professionals need to understand that,
A: Short Sales May Take A Very Long Time
B: Obtaining Third Party Approval Can Be Time Consuming
C: Buyers May Become Impatient And Back Out Of The Transaction Anytime Prior To Third Party Approval
D: All Of The Above
D: All Of The Above
Fiduciary Duty of Loyalty is
A: Duty To Place Your Clients Interests Above Your Own
B: Only Think Of What Is Best For You
C: Do What You Think Is Right For Your Client
D: Always Place Your Needs At The Same Level As Your Clients
A: Duty To Place Your Clients Interests Above Your Own
When you find yourself handling a short sale for the first time _______
A: Consult With Your Broker Or Other Members Of Your Brokerage That Have Experiences With Short Sales
B: Consult Your Client And Find Out What The Best Thing To Do
C: Do Your Own Research And Do What You Think Is Best
D: None Of The Above
A: Consult With Your Broker Or Other Members Of Your Brokerage That Have Experiences With Short Sales
addendum no. - to exclusive right to sell listing agreement & agency disclosure (short sale)
This addendum should be presented to the Seller along with the Listing Agreement. This addendum protects you as the Listing Agent. It is designed to make sure that you get the right approvals from your Seller to do your job as the Listing Agent.
how do you know you have a potential
short sale?
When you meet with a new seller you need to find out how much is owed on this property. Ask yourself is there enough value in this property to cover the loan payoff? Sometimes you might not know when you list the Property. The Property sits for a while, is not selling, and then becomes a short sale.
acknowledgement of short sale disclosure
Seller acknowledges that the Seller received the Short Sale Disclosure form. The Seller acknowledges that they read, understand, and
agree with the information.
third party considerations
The Short Sale is subject to Third Party Approval and the Third Party may impose conditions on the Short Sale such as: Third Parties obtaining a broker price opinion or appraisal; require the Seller to demonstrate financial hardship; and require Seller to provide copies of tax returns, pay stubs, assets and other financial information.
seller authorizations
Seller authorizes the Company to…
*Advertise the Property as a Short Sale in all marketing materials prepared by the Company
* Advertise the Property as a Short Sale on the MLS
*Continue to advertise the Property for sale on the MLS until approval as the Short Sale by the Third Parties
* Contact the Third Party to obtain the payoff loan amounts
*Communicate directly with the Third Party on the Seller’s behalf
* Provide to the Third Parties such disclosure, information, and documentation as requested by the third Parties for the purpose of obtaining approval of the Short Sale.
loan modification
The Lender is negotiating with the Borrower to alter the terms of the loan (change the payoff date, the interest rate, lower the monthly payments, etc.). This is off limits to an agent unless you have a mortgage license to engage in loan modification discussions.
seller acknowledgements
If the Third Party agrees to a short sale then:
-The Seller may not receive any sales proceeds at Closing.
-The seller may be required to bring the sellers own funds to settlement because the price to be paid buy the buyer is not enough to pay off the loan and the lender is not willing to reduce the price by that much
-Third Parties may seek a Deficiency Judgement against the Sellers or pursue any collection effort to recover funds lost
-Even if the third parties chose not to pursue a defining judgement, and short sale discount accepted by the third parties may be reported to the IRS by the third parties as taxable income to seller
cancellation of indebtedness income
Typical IRS rule says if you owe money and your creditor forgives that debt, it is
treated as income.
example of cancellation of indebtedness income
I own an investment property for $500,000, | do a short sale for $400,000 ($100,000 deficiency) The Lender agrees not to sue me for the deficiency, but they still report it to the IRS as debt forgiveness. Could result in a $30,000 to $40,000 tax liability