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Article:
Mortgage after Bankruptcy: Bankruptcy Discharged Yesterday? Purchase
a Home Today!
by Lee Seno
So you have
been through a bankruptcy and surely have been told to wait at least
two years before applying for a home loan. Waiting two long years
without any guarantee of being approved for a mortgage after bankruptcy
can be disheartening. Fortunately, this advice no longer holds true.
Today, there is a growing
realization of the need to offer home loan products that are specifically
designed for borrowers with an imperfect credit or financial history.
Mortgage programs have
been created especially for borrowers who have gone through a bankruptcy.
In fact, those with a bankruptcy discharged for even one day may
apply for a home loan. That's right, if your bankruptcy was discharged
yesterday, you can qualify for a mortgage today!
Now you are probably
thinking that although you are eligible, it will be difficult to
qualify. The truth is that qualifying is much easier than you think.
The fact that you have been through bankruptcy is not even considered
in the evaluation of your credit. Any liens, collections or judgments
that appear on your credit report will also not be used in the evaluation
of credit and will not need to be paid off.
What is important and
what will be looked at is your credit score. Now here is the good
news: with a minimum FICO score of 500, you are qualified to purchase
a home with a 20% down payment. Having a credit score between 550
and 579 will allow you to borrow up to 95% of the purchase price;
and with any score above 580, you are qualified for 100% financing.
With the competitive
rates that are available on mortgage after bankruptcy programs,
you are able to realize the dream of homeownership with a mortgage
payment that is affordable and fits easily within your budget. Along
with the traditional benefits of owning a home, such as equity building
and tax benefits, you will most importantly be rebuilding your credit
profile. Additionally, you may also benefit from the current strong
housing market and its appreciating home values.
So now you know the following:
that you can qualify for a home loan today, what the credit requirements
for a mortgage are, and that you can rebuild your credit and financial
life through homeownership. Gone forever are the days of waiting
two years and living with the dim prospect of obtaining a mortgage
after bankruptcy. You have worked hard to discharge your bankruptcy
and have the fresh start that you were looking for.
There is empowerment
that comes with the knowledge that you can purchase a home today
even if your bankruptcy was discharged yesterday. So get qualified
for a home loan, start searching for a home and begin packing those
boxes!
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Lee Seno is
the Director of Consumer Education for Ascenteum Mortgage.
Ascenteum
Mortgage specializes in assisting clients with bad credit or
bankruptcy obtain mortgages to purchase a home, refinance a loan,
or consolidate debt.
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