Home Loan after Bankruptcy - Is it Possible

Released on: July 20, 2008, 6:55 pm

Press Release Author: NewHorizon Finance

Industry: Financial

Press Release Summary: Even if you have a record of bankruptcy in your credit
report, there is still a chance to make a new start.

Press Release Body: After the crisis of bad credit and filing for bankruptcy,
perhaps you may feel intimidated of starting up new transactions. For instance, you
may feel disheartened about purchasing a new home because of your bad credit
history. However, even if you have a record of bankruptcy in your credit report,
there is still a chance to make a new start.

Today, there are mortgage companies who are willing to grant home loan approvals for
those who filed for bankruptcy in the past. Tough competition among lending
companies in the market drives these lenders to give special home loan packages for
those who have been through bankruptcy. As long you have been discharged from your
debts, you can go right ahead and submit that home loan application.

Will Lenders Accept Your Application?
Lenders are not merely taking chances. After all, your home property will be used as
a security for your loan so there's really not much risk involved. If you're done
filing Chapter 11 or Chapter 7 of bankruptcy, you can call a lending company and ask
about your chances of getting an approval.

While other lenders require 2 years of interval after your bankruptcy has been
discharged, other lenders also grant home loan approvals after just one day of
discharge. If you have been submitting your payments religiously and all your
payments are reported to the major credit bureaus, you should have no problem
getting a loan approval.

What About the Down Payment?
You might also be required to give at least 3 to 5% of down payment in order to get
an approval. If you do not have the money to use as down payment perhaps you can
borrow from a friend or a relative. However, if the money you will put down is
borrowed, you should disclose this to your lender before closing. It is important to
declare to your lender where the money is coming from since not doing so can be
counted as defrauding your lender.

Another option can be programs such as Neighborhood Gold or the Nehemiah. These down
payment assistance programs help you get the loan even if you don't have enough cash
to put down. Use the internet to search about "down payment assistance" programs.

Starting New
Once your home loan is granted, don't forget that you'll be paying monthly payments
for your mortgage. This is your chance to rebuild your credit history. If your
reason for filing bankruptcy in the past were circumstances beyond your control such
as illness, loss of job, death in the family, calamities and other unfortunate
events, then you may not accountable for bad credit. However, if the reason behind
your bankruptcy is due to unpaid debts because of irresponsible management of your
finances, then you might have already learned your lesson. Keeping up with your
monthly payments is the best way to avoid being caught in bad debt. Live according
to your means and do not waste time in making adjustments with your lifestyle if you
see the need to change. This is your chance to own a home and to regain your
reputation.


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