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Sample Short Sale Hardship Letters
Lender Name
Lender Address
Lender's fax number
Today's Date
RE: Hardship Letter - Short Sale for _____________________ address
Loan number: (#)
To whom it may concern:
I purchased my home at _____________ in ___________. At that time I was employed
by _______and business was very good. My salary and the possibility of a promotion
and raise made me sure that I could easily support my mortgage. Unfortunately, a
downturn in the market caused my company to reduce its workforce and I was laid off.
After searching for a comparable job, I finally got a temporary position as an office
assistant as I continuing seeking other work. I struggled for several months to make my
mortgage payment, and was also hit with some medical payments that I did not expect
(the COBRA payment was more than twice what I was paying when employed). I knew
I would have to sell my home to protect my credit rating and possibly have enough cash
left over for moving expenses and some savings. I put my home up for sale by owner in
_________, but there were several problems that I did not have enough money to fix,
such as the broken fence in the back yard and some pretty severe leaks in the roof which
indicated a new one was needed. Over the next three months I lowered the price three
times but still had no takers. I am now working with a real estate agent and I believe she
will be able to help me sell quickly.
I really love my house, but I know that I cannot afford it. I am a single parent, working
as a temporary employee with few benefits and no savings. My financial situation cannot
sustain a home mortgage of nearly $2200 per month. I want to sell the home, avoid
foreclosure and salvage my credit. I know that a foreclosure on my record will affect me
for years to come. I would ask that you please assist me in avoiding this.
Please accept this offer as payment in full. My attorney has advised me to file
bankruptcy, but I prefer to avoid further destruction of my credit. I just want to move on
and start over.
I deeply appreciate your help and understanding in this matter. If you have any
questions, or need anything further from me, please contact my agent or me personally.
Sincerely,
Homeowner’s Name
Address
Contact Information