Buying a Home - Bankruptcy
Can I buy a home with a bankruptcy? Have you considered filing?
If you’re in a position where you might file bankruptcy but want to eventually buy a house, don’t despair! Even though a bankruptcy will reduce your credit score by 200+ points, the damage is not permanent.
After filing bankruptcy you will want to be diligent on achieving a perfect payment history with three or more credit references. Most of the time you will need to wait two years from the dismissal of the bankruptcy to be reviewed for a mortgage loan.
It really helps to get letters from anyone with whom you’ve been paying bills on time with (telephone, or other utilities and insurance providers, for example). You can never have too many good reports of your improved financial responsibility, more so after a bankruptcy.
It is a great idea to keep your current job, and ideally the same job from the time of your bankruptcy. Remember, you are trying to prove your consistency and reliability as much as possible.
When your credit lines begin to come back, do not use too much of what you have available. Keeping the charges you make to a minimum it will be a strong signal to lenders that you mean business.
One warning I always stress to people is to make sure whatever was causing the problems which led you to consider filing bankruptcy, in the first place, has been fully resolved.
Bankruptcy is a devastating event. You will close the doors on pretty much any credit for a period of time, not to mention the flags it leaves will remain on your credit history for 10 years. Recurring credit issues become much more difficult to deal with when you have filed bankruptcy in the past.
Assuming youve made all the appropriate post-bankruptcy steps and you’re ready to begin your search, keep the following tips in mind.
Be very wary of sub-prime lenders who charge excessive amounts from processing fees, pre-payment and other fees. As I often say, if it seems excessive or unfair, it probably is.
Definitely get 3 or more quotes from different lenders. This will get you the best deal.
Do not give up, just get creative. If you happen to need money for a down payment, think about borrowing it from a friend or relative. After closing, sometimes you can take a second or third mortgage up to the value of the house to repay. (Disclose any creative thoughts to your loan officer)
First-time-buyers. Often there are sate-operated first-time buyers programs which can help you get started. A quick internet search can work wonders.
Make sure you have searched all other ideas other than bankruptcy before you take this step. Having creditors bother you can create more issues that you might normally handle without considering a major bail-out.
In summary, review your credit report for mistakes and opportunities. Negotiating toward a clean financial history has helped many from filing for bankruptcy. Whatever your choice, make a move today ” you will be so happy you did!
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