FHA arms-length guidelines

[Mark Elegeert]

Hello all,

I know there have been some changes to FHA short sale guidelines lately but I was under the impression that they were rescinded. Nationwide Advantage Mortgage just told me that I couldn't negotiate an FHA short sale if I am the buyer. I can still go through the realtor that the property is listed under, but I was hoping someone could shed some light on the guidelines.

Currently, is it really not legal for the buyer to negotiate an FHA short sale?

Thank you,

Mark