Relocation assistance basics
Some investor programs historically paid relocation allowances when borrowers cooperated with orderly transitions tied to deed-in-lieu or certain short-sale programs. Availability shifts by year, investor, and underwriting memo—not by blog rumor.[1][2]
Ask your servicer whether your loan’s current program includes any relocation payment, and under what conditions. Do not assume every short sale or deed-in-lieu includes cash for moving.[1]
Verify in writing
If assistance appears, it should be explicit in an approval or closing instruction. Budget moving expenses cautiously until funds clear escrow—this is general guidance, not an offer from Short-Sale.com.[3]
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. What is a short sale?. Some short-sale programs may include relocation assistance; ask the servicer whether you qualify.
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Fannie Mae. Fannie Mae Short Sale, Servicing Guide D2-3.3-01. Program-specific short-sale terms, including any relocation payment when offered. Fannie Mae loans only.
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. If I can't pay my mortgage loan, what are my options?. Sale and deed-in-lieu alternatives when keeping the home is not realistic; confirm written approval terms.