Organizing a short sale package will vary from lender to lender. However, most will request the following:

  1. Hardship Letter (Sample Text)
  2. Financial Statement showing proof of income & expenses
  3. Recent checking, savings and investment statements from all borrowers (2 months statements)
  4. A Real Estate Listing agreement for the property (Click here to contact a Short Sale Specialist)
  5. Signed Sales Contract/Purchase Agreement 
  6. Estimated Settlement Statement (HUD-1) provided by Real Estate Agent after you have an accepted offer. 
  7. Proof of buyer's financing (Mortgage Statements)
  8. Borrower's Authorization (to allow your real estate agent to speak to your lender on your behalf)
  9. *2 months most recent pay stubs
  10. *2007/2008 tax returns
  11. *HOA/Insurance Statement