Many lenders are requiring that such restrictions be imposed on the sale of their distressed properties to help eliminate mortgage fraud. Some lenders are now requiring a twelve month prohibition on the re-sale of their distressed properties.
According to Freddie Mac’s Fraud Investigation Unit http://www.freddiemac.com/singlefamily/preventfraud/spotlight.html , if you contract to purchase a short sale and re-sell it (have it under contract) for more money prior to taking possession, you have committed mortgage fraud.
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