Short Sale Lease-Backs Make Total Sense – Fannie, Freddie and Servicers Are the Problem

``What’s not to love? Banks win by getting more for the property than would otherwise be the case. Investors win through earning a return that averages 15% on their investment. Banks win by getting more for the sale of the properties than would result from foreclosure. Our society, our economy and other homeowners win from a reduced the number of foreclosures. So, why do Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac both say no. Neither will approve a short sale under such circumstances.''