Request an Exception Review: Short Sale Workout Requests

There are two methods for uploading an exception review request for short sale workouts originally submitted through Resolve's user interface:

  1. Resubmit the template for the workout request with the Exception Review Indicator as a 'Y' to submit to Freddie Mac as an exception request.  Refer to the Short Sale Template help section for additional guidance on uploading short sale workout requests.
  2. Request an exception review through the Details page in Resolve. Refer to the process steps below.

 

Follow the steps below to request an exception review through Resolve's user interface for a request that is in INELIGIBLE FOR APPROVAL status:

1. From the Details page, select the  button from the top right side of the page. An "Are You Sure?" pop-up window displays.  2. From the "Are You Sure?" pop-up window, enter comments as applicable and select either the CONFIRM SUBMIT or CANCEL button.  

Select: To:

Submit the exception review request to Freddie Mac. 

The dashboard page displays the request in a SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW status with the Exception Review icon.

Cancel the exception review request and remain on the Details page. 

 

 

 

 

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