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What is the real motivation for the banker in a short sell situation, and in a forclosure situation.

I have a situation that I am in need of help.

There are some developers who are looking to get out from under their developments due to the current economic situation.

A seriously bad situation.

Click on the video in the link to get his thoughts.http://www.cnbc.com/id/26867866He talks about the dire situation effecting the credit markets last week and the consequences of doing nothing.

As I understand it, he basically applies for loans on my behalf and presents my situation favorably to the lenders.That seems like it would be very helpful, although paying him $10-20k for such a task seems very generous.

How can I capitalize on this situation??

Why would you want to get so entrenched in a messy situation?

Think i'll go drink some hemlock... just kidding, anyway.. in this situation where i'm not in default, and my mortgage doesn't adjust until 2010, do i have any leverage to try a loan mod to get out of the interest only aspect of my loan.. i'm getting the impression that these lenders will only deal if your in some stage of default.