Las Vegas, NV – April 11, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — In an effort to move troubled mortgages off their books, banks have begun offering cash to delinquent homeowners so that they can sell their properties for less than they owe. No lender likes to do short sales, but many banks have decided that short sales are quicker and less expensive than foreclosing. In addition to offering cash incentives, banks have been pre-approving details, streamlining the process of closing and forgoing their right to pursue unpaid debt in the hope of getting through some of the backlog.