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You can't do a short sale without the lender's approval. If a short sale is possible, ask what documentation you'll need to seek approval. The typical short sale documentation package requires: 1  A hardship letter that explains why you can no longer repay your mortgage.ith a short sale, you accept an offer on your home that's less than what you owe on your mortgage and your lender forgives the remaining debt -- the difference between your mortgage balance and the net proceeds from the sale.
A short sale, also known as a pre-foreclosure sale, is when you sell your home for less than the balance remaining on your mortgage. If your mortgage company agrees to a short sale, you can sell your home and pay off all (or a portion of) your mortgage balance with the proceeds. Depending on your situation, you may be required to make a financial contribution to receive a short sale.