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HELP... I am representing a buyer for a short sale that was advertised for $109,900 in Orlando, FL on MLS per the following: "BPO COMPLETED AND BANK IS READY TO GO! PRICE ACCEPTED BY BANK!" My buyer offered $110K conventional loan with $30K down. Listing agent advised the FIRST buyer walked ( IMAGINE THAT!!!!) when NATIONSTAR bank countered previous buyer within a very short time period prior to putting house back on the market, at $109,900. Listing agent/short sale processor has EVERYTHING in writing from recent deal that became dead and has CLEAR documentation that bank WANTS & APPROVED within last 30-60 days at $109,900.  When buyer walked, NATIONSTAR advised to get a buyer at that APPROVED price- $109,900. THREE "MOST RECENT" comps, show every house with same square footage/bedrooms, etc ALL CLOSED for $110K ( which was sent to NATIONSTAR yesterday along with a letter from me advocating and describing the facts to explain my client's position in DETAIL and inability to pay $116K. Buyer did agreed to pay $1500 toward back HOA dues, which she was BLINDSIDED by being asked to do so, but didn't want to lose a deal over $1500 so she reluctantly agreed. In addition, she wants to be in a house for the holidays so she decided to move forward. However, she is NOW being asked for an extra $6K (Buyer Only approved to finance $80K and her dad gifting her $30K) which will in turn also increase her closing costs. At this point per counter proposal, my buyer's out of pocket expenses will be an ADDITIONAL $7500+++++. NATIONSTAR is the bank negotiating and for WHATEVER reason, is NOT approving the current pending deal,as presented, despite us GUARANTEEING closure by 11/30/13! We have the Outstanding HOA dues taken care in the amount of $4352.68 ( HOA WON'T BUDGE) and Nationstar only paying $1500 toward outstanding balance and seller paying $1K and agents splitting the difference of $852.68. I have a WELL Qualified buyer NOW, that can close in less than 30 days and Nationstar is standing firm on $116K and told listing agent to put the house back on market and get an offer for $116K. (when next buyer walks, I guess the house will be listed at $125K-LOL) The house has been on the market since 06/12. This house won't appraise for $116K, needs some work and certainly NOT worth $116K! Nationstar NEVER did another BPO b/c when 1st buyer walked, we came in with an offer immediately afterward, so that BPO is still valid and is where NATIONSTAR came back with initial counter of $109,900 to original buyer. The longer it takes this house to close, the more HOA dues. property taxes, etc will accrue and I can't believe NATIONSTAR is taking this risk and stance. This deal is through EQUATOR & SAME negotiator BTW! (Comps, letter from me, etc sent via email & uploaded in library) Can ANYONE explain this to me on why reportedly, "the investor" is declining my buyer's offer of $110K, with closure in 23 days or less or give me head honchos #'s or email address at NATIONSTAR so I can address this above described matter accordingly. My first time home buyer ( her mother used to be a Realtor/owner/broker) DID NOT WANT TO pursue a short sale b/c she didn't want the HASSLE and since the property was advertised at approved price of $109,900 and I talked to listing agent about ordeal PRIOR to submitting an offer, I told my buyer this deal should go smoothly if she offers $110K. Me and the listing agent are on the same page and together we have tried ALL WE CAN!!!! PLEASE HELP!!!! Any guidance, feedback, advice or contact information for NATIONSTAR would be GREATLY appreciated as TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE for ALL concerned parties. Thank you kindly, KIM CENTURY 21