After filing for bancrupcy, how long is it before you can purchase a foreclosure?
Feb 28, 2009 in
Financial and Loan Tips
dkdnur
We filed for bancrupcy approx. 4 years ago and have been paying outrageous rent ever since. We would love to have a house and stop paying rent but the only way we could ever afford to get into a house would be something priced low enough such as a foreclosure home. Real estate agents we have spoken with are no help at all on the subject. Of course, I
understand that this is their business and why they would not want to help with this type of sale. But surely we are not the only people who have ever had this problem, how does one go about getting into one of these foreclosure homes?
We filed for bancrupcy approx. 4 years ago and have been paying outrageous rent ever since. We would love to have a house and stop paying rent but the only way we could ever afford to get into a house would be something priced low enough such as a foreclosure home. Real estate agents we have spoken with are no help at all on the subject. Of course, I
understand that this is their business and why they would not want to help with this type of sale. But surely we are not the only people who have ever had this problem, how does one go about getting into one of these foreclosure homes?
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3 comments
Lori F on March 2, 2009 at 4:41 am
I don’t know about where you live, but my parents went through that and it took 7 years before they could buy another house.
M K on March 5, 2009 at 12:00 am
You can buy a house two days after bankruptcy, if you have enough cash for a huge down payment.
Normally it takes 7 years to clear your credit record.
Without knowing your situation, I cannot tell you more, but I work with clients with credit problems and I specialize in foreclosures. Maybe something can be done, if you have a good job, at least some money in the bank, etc. You just need to find the right agent. Agents are paid by sellers, not buyers, as you know, so you have nothing to loose by working with an agent.
Take a look at my web site (below) and if you are in the area, contact me. Or you can contact me anyway for advice, if you wish.
One more thing. Foreclosures are a good idea, and, yes, you can get a good deal (you cannot buy a foreclosed property for a hundred bucks, as you might see on those stupid TV infomercials, but you can buy below market.) BUT there’s a problem for a person in your situation. You see, a foreclosed property is sold by a lender. It was foreclosed because the previous owner didn’t pay, right? And here come you and I and I say: “I have a client, who had a bankruptcy not long ago.” What does the lender say? Even if you have a loan from another lender, you must be approved by the bank, which owns the property. Do you see the problem?
But, as I said, maybe something can be done. I need more info to tell you more.
ron d on March 8, 2009 at 2:12 am
if your credit scores are high enough you can purchase one day after discharge. It will be sub prime and possible a 100% deal.
Wow you got to love USA………..
Check with a local mortgage broker / loan officer
MD/DC/VA