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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.
Minimum requirements to get a mortgage after a short sale. Short sellers normally have to wait at least two years after closing the short sale to qualify for a mortgage. But the time frame and requirements vary depending on the type of the loan and the down payment, Schang says. Two-year wait with a 20 percent down payment.