How long do I need to wait for a home loan after bankruptcy?

I have been under bankruptcy recently. Do I need to wait for two years at least to apply for a home loan which I require badly?

blue · Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2005 2:28 pm Post subject:

Hi,

Until recently this was a fact that you would have to wait for two years after bankruptcy before you could apply for a home loan. But today the situation has changed a lot and it has been realized that there is a great demand for loan to people who have undergone bankruptcy.

At present there are options available to people who have been discharged from bankruptcy just a day before. If you got discharged yesterday, you are eligible to qualify for a mortgage today itself.

In a growing competitive market, you can find home loan specially designed for people with recent bankruptcy cases at an easy and affordable rate. So, go ahead and you will definitely be successful in getting a home loan with a convenient rate.

Wish you good luck.

Regards,
Blue

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Will it be easy to qualify, since I got discharged off bankruptcy recently?

Samantha · Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2005 3:34 pm Post subject:

Hi,

You can be rest assured that bankruptcy is not going to a barrier for you in qualifying for a home loan. While evaluating your credit, bankruptcy is not going to be considered for the case.

Your credit score is much more important to qualify for a certain amount. With even a credit score as low as 500 you will be eligible to purchase with a down payment of 20%.
If it is between 550 and 579, then you become eligible to borrow 95% of the purchase value, and above 580 you can get 100% financing.

So, there is no need to worry. Bankruptcy is not going to be any problem for you in qualifying for a home loan. In case you want to clear any doubts on bankruptcy refer this topic on bankruptcy.

God bless you.

For MortgageFit,
Samantha

Cliff · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 6:46 am Post subject:

I want to chime in regarding bankruptcy and mortgages. It is true that people can acquire a mortgage 1 day out of bankruptcy, however there are guidlines with lenders for this with a minimum score of 600 for a 100% loan. If you have at least 20% to put down you should be able to get a loan with a 525 mid score. Or there are other programs that have no bankruptcy seasoning. The guidelines have changed as Blue stated and they have made it easier to qualify.
Look for a good lender/broker who will be willing to find these programs for you.

Cliff and Sandra

Guest

Hi all,

Those were wonderful suggestions. I think I got my answer.

Thanks,
Shelly

Guest

Any refferals for a home loan after bankrupcy

jameshogg · Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 12:25 am Post subject:

Hi ramos!

You mentioned bankruptcy in your post. May I know what type of bankruptcy have you filed? If you had filed for a Chapter 13 bankruptcy and got it discharged, then you will have to wait for at least 1year to get a FHA loan whereas 2 years in case of conventional loans. If you had filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy, then you will have to wait for 2 years after discharge to get a FHA loan. To get conventional loans, you will have to wait for 4 years after discharge.

If you meet all these criteria, then you can start shopping for mortgage and I guess you will get one. This community also has some lenders whom you can consult and seek a no obligation free mortgage consultation.

Thanks

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