Logistic Hardship

My client is being transfered, but it is only 32 miles to the new location.  Has anyone ever had any luck getting a Hardship approved for that short a distance?  It's not so much the distance as it is the travel time due to traffic.  The commute will be approximately an hour plus.  Also, her kids school is 15 minutes in the opposite direction.  Any ideas?

 

Thanks,

Ken

 

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Permalink Reply by Wendy Rulnick on July 18, 2012 at 1:04pm
Have her explain it in terms of time, not miles. Just like you said :)
Permalink Reply by Ken Cuellar on July 19, 2012 at 4:12am

Thanks Wendy,

Have you seen a circumstance where that actually worked or would it be a longshot?

Permalink Reply by Wendy Rulnick on July 20, 2012 at 3:03am

I don't see why it wouldn't work. It's a job transfer, and  has a commuting hardship....    I don't think it would be a longshot... 

Permalink Reply by Ken Cuellar on July 20, 2012 at 4:21am

I'm just concerned about putting my client through all the papaer work and process, only to find out it won't work out.  I have read several times about a 100 mile requirement for job transfers.

 

Permalink Reply by Carmine R Biello Jr on July 20, 2012 at 11:42am

You may not get HAFA but as for the relocation, this should not be a major issue. I would need to know a little more information. Feel free to email me. Thanks!

Best of Luck!

Carmine R Biello Jr.

Permalink Reply by Rodney Mason on July 22, 2012 at 2:11am

For most major cities, 32 miles and one hour is just a normal commute for many.  This sounds like more of an inconvenience than a true "hardship".

Permalink Reply by Lori Mode & Bruce Durham on July 22, 2012 at 3:23am

I closed a short sale with this being the hardship just a few months ago.  His commute was just about the same distance and same amount of time; he did explain in terms of time not miles in the hardship letter.  He also explained how difficult it was on his family life and how it was affecting his marriage and his health.  We got it approved and were able to close the transaction. 

Permalink Reply by Steve Wilhelmy on July 22, 2012 at 3:24am

I had a similar situation.  I think it was about 45 miles.  Normal travel time went from 30 minutes at old job to 1.5 hours at new job.  Luckily I am in Minnesota and there was a massive snow storm right about when the negotiator and I started talking.  I let him know that his commute last night was 3.5 hours.  He approved the deal!

Permalink Reply by Marjorie Blumenfeld on July 22, 2012 at 4:50am

I've had one approved with the commute as part of the hardship. (30 miles but time was doubled) There is more than one hardship here......commute time, family hardship, extra expenses (gas, day care).

Do the paperwork! It's worth a go.

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