Short Sale Blog

Freddie Mac CEO, Ed Haldeman released a statement today on "Why Foreclosure Prevention is a National Priority." He states that while the overwhelming majority of borrowers are current on their mortgages, that since the start of the recession that over three million homeowners have lost their homes to foreclosure, and that over five million are still currently at risk.

While Freddie Mac would like to find ways to help homeowners stay in their homes, they recognize that in many cases it is not financially feasible to make that happen. The typical reasons why a homeowner doesn't qualify for a workout plan is when they are struggling with a job loss, curtailment of income, a health issue, or simply bought more house than they can afford.

In those situations, Freddie Mac has found that the best scenario for the homeowner is to find a graceful exit from homeownership. Solutions such as short sales are recommended by Freddie Mac as they help homeowners avoid the stigma of foreclosure, shorten the waiting period before they can buy another home, and may inflict less damage on the individual's credit report. Freddie Mac reports that short sales are up by 600% from 2008.