On July the 12th, I received this message from Bank of America:
"As an example of our commitment to improving the short sale process, Bank of America
now allows real estate agents to submit a backup offer on a transaction if the original buyer
has walked away from the sale. This means you will no longer have to initiate a new short
sale; instead, you can continue with the original transaction in Equator and still work with
your same short sale specialist. This change will save you time by not having to repeat a
number of process steps."
So, gullible me contacted the closing agent on a file where the prospective buyer was no longer able to close and asked for their instructions and assistance on how to submit the new offer as per their new policy.
He gladly informs me that this transaction would qualify and walks me through the process.
I asked just to make sure:
No new BPO right? He answered: Nope
No re-starting the file right? He answered: Nope.
How long would this take then? He answered: About a week.
I follow the instructions to a tee and....
They close the file and tell me that their decision was "discretionary".
So, basically, they don't give a hoot what they communicated, they don't care that I followed all of their instructions and that they're actions are a clear and direct contradiction to their own written policy.
It is what it is.
You don;t like it?
Pound dirt!
That's the "real" Bank of America policy.
Yes, I can see it now, they really are committed to improving the short sale process!
By the way, I attached their "new policy" attachment for your reading enjoyment.
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Wow that is so ... BofA of them. Sorry this happened to you. Of course my gut was to not believe that they could actually implement a policy while they were so busy creating a PR campaign advertising it. They cannot do two things at once.
I don't understand why people work for this outfit. Go make an honest living at the post office.
They are committed to driving the housing market into the ground.
One of my office managers sent a blast email to all our agents about this wonderful news from Bank of America. I replied to her with a "well, we'll see" and this sure sounds like "BS."
I guess I was right. Unfortunately.
Hi All,
I just closed one on Friday. I substituted the new buyer on July 15, got approval on July 26 and closed July 29. From what they told me it is a new system and they are working out some kinks. This is so much better than the old way. It could take some time for the Short Sale Team to get trained up on it.
Colorado Barb
@Barb Schlinker - Yes, it seems like your short sale process is only as good as your current negotiator.
Wow that is so ... BofA of them. Sorry this happened to you. Of course my gut was to not believe that they could actually implement a policy while they were so busy creating a PR campaign advertising it. They cannot do two things at once.
I don't understand why people work for this outfit. Go make an honest living at the post office.
They are committed to driving the housing market into the ground.
Barb,
What's the secret to getting to the "best" escalation team? Have you ever worked with Loan Resolution on a BoA HAFA? We're having real issues on one and can't seem to escalate to anyone with authority!
I have my doubts about this new policy too....glad to hear you had one work out.
Thanks!
Barb Schlinker said:
Hi Elizabeth, You are very right. I try to escalate as much as possible and get the escalation team. They are the best! Have a great weekend!
Ditto Barb.
They definitely closed out my file. I just received their email stating that.
I also called them on Wednesday at the request of the negotiator to request that someone from their escalation team call me. They told me someone would call within two days.
Still waiting.
My attorney has been calling everyone he ever dealt with without a single reply.
I think my transaction may have become a "hot potatoe" at Bank of America and nobody wants to admit they made a mistake.
I can't just let this go though.
My email is: [email protected]
Any assistance, insights or contacts anyone could provide would be greatly appreciated.
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tonda hoagland said:
Barb,
What's the secret to getting to the "best" escalation team? Have you ever worked with Loan Resolution on a BoA HAFA? We're having real issues on one and can't seem to escalate to anyone with authority!
I have my doubts about this new policy too....glad to hear you had one work out.
Thanks!
Barb Schlinker said:Hi Elizabeth, You are very right. I try to escalate as much as possible and get the escalation team. They are the best! Have a great weekend!
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