Short Sale Template Formatting Guidelines

Once you have downloaded and saved the Short Sale Template, you should reuse it each time you need to submit a short sale workout or settlement request.

IMPORTANT: Prior to uploading a file, ensure that the template downloaded and saved to your computer is the most up-to-date version. You can do this by comparing your saved template to the template version available on the Upload Short Sale Submissions page.

To ensure a successful upload, note the following restrictions when uploading your file:

Use the Freddie Mac provided template.
File name cannot exceed 50 characters.
Upload only one file template at a time.
Minimum of one loan per file.
Maximum of 100 loans per file.
The Excel (.xlsx) file cannot exceed 5 MB.
Allowed file format is XLSX.
Do NOT enter the following signs: $, (-), %. Note: The file format will automatically add these for you, when applicable.

IMPORTANT: As you are creating your upload file, you should refer to the sample data shown in the Metadata tab to avoid common data formatting errors.

This information is not a replacement or substitute for the requirements in the Freddie Mac Single-Family Seller/Servicer Guide or any other contractual agreements. This information does not constitute an agreement between Freddie Mac and any other party. © 2025 Freddie Mac.

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