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Absolutely! 2yrs after you discharge a chapter 7 BK, you are eligible to refinance with many "sub-prime" lenders, who lend money to people in your particular situation.
The best thing for you to do is contact a mortgage broker, like myself, who can research what program would fit your financial situation the best. If your goal is lower payments and greater flexibility, the sooner you act, the closer you are to building your credit history back to where you would like it to be.
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When can you refinance your home after a chapter 7?
In order to refinance after a Chapter 7 most bank guidelines will be 2 years from discharge date. The credit will have to be reestablished as well. There are some banks with various guidelines that will take a look at refinancing <2 years but not less than 12 months if you can prove the bankruptcy was caused by extenuating circumstances beyond the borrowers control. Veronica Rodrigues Voyage Home Loans
Can you refinance during Chapter 13 without creditors taking your money if their debt has been satisfied?
Yes. It certainly depends on how long you've been in the chapter 13. Most states say if you have been in the chapter 13 for more than 3 years, you will only have to pay back a percentage of the original balance of the bankruptcy. If you have been in the bankruptcy for less than 3 years, most states make you pay back the bankruptcy in full (100% of the original claims). If a creditor was included in your bankruptcy and they have been paid, you may refinance out of the bankruptcy without the creditors taking your money. Some things to keep in mind: in order to refinance, you have to be granted a "motion for post-petition financing" from the courts. This can take up to 2 months. Once that is granted, your refinance can be completed. Most people have an approval on their loan with a new mortgage company with the only stipulation being that the motion is granted by the court so that there is essentially no lag-time.
Can you get home financing after bankruptcy confirmed?
You can get a home after a BK. If it was a chapter 13 you can get a mortgage at any time. You can even use a refinance to buy out the BK. If it was a chapter 7, you normally need to wait 2 full years. Under certain circumstances you can buy a home after one year.
How long do you have to wait after declaring bankruptcy to get a mortgage?
I am a Mortgage Loan Consultant and I have made it my area of expertise in working with people with bankruptcies, bad credit, and foreclosures. Firstly you do NOT have to wait 2 years to refinance after a chapter 7 discharge, those are for fannie Mae loans. You can refinance a chapter 7 a day after discharge. A chapter 13 can also be refinanced before discharge since it's on a payment plan for 3-5 years from filing date. You can get a chapter 13 refinance as little as 12 months from filing, not discharge and you can payoff your chapter 13 in the process if you have enough equity in your home. There are major differences between a chapter 13 and chapter 7 refinance but that is for your mortgage broker to be aware of. I work in conjunction with a mortgage broker who is able to get financing for people 12 months out of bankruptcy. I filed bankruptcy in august of 03 and here it is may of 04. I raised my credit scores higher than they were before i filed bankruptcy, but they are still too low. You will only get a mortgage for 70-80% (20-30%down) if you only wait a year. If you wait until it is discharged for 2 years, you will save a ton of money on the downpayment AND on interest. After you file bankruptcy, you need to write letters to everyone you were discharged, so they put on there that you have a zero balance. Keep track of all of this. It is very stressful, but it works. There are several sub-prime mortgage companies who will lend to borrowers one day out of bankruptcy (one day after your discharge).
How many years is Chapter 13 supposed to appear on your credit report?
A bankruptcy will appear on your credit report for 7 years. Though most banks will not take it into account after 2 years from the date of discharge, if you want to refinance. Though with a chp. 13 you can refinance before the 2 year period. 7 yrs. If it still appears on your credit report after that period you must request that your tradelines & report be updated. This is no longer correct. It will now stay for 10 years. I work with them all the time.
How long must one wait to refinance after a Chapter 13 bankruptcy has been discharged?
With bankruptcy most banks will not take it into account after 2 years of discharge. Banks look more favorably on Chp. 13 than on Chp. 7's, I deal with many banks who will actually refinance before the 2 year period depending on the circumstances.
When can you refinance your home after a chapter 7?
In order to refinance after a Chapter 7 most bank guidelines will be 2 years from discharge date. The credit will have to be reestablished as well. There are some banks with various guidelines that will take a look at refinancing <2 years but not less than 12 months if you can prove the bankruptcy was caused by extenuating circumstances beyond the borrowers control. Veronica Rodrigues Voyage Home Loans
Can you refinance during Chapter 13 without creditors taking your money if their debt has been satisfied?
Yes. It certainly depends on how long you've been in the chapter 13. Most states say if you have been in the chapter 13 for more than 3 years, you will only have to pay back a percentage of the original balance of the bankruptcy. If you have been in the bankruptcy for less than 3 years, most states make you pay back the bankruptcy in full (100% of the original claims). If a creditor was included in your bankruptcy and they have been paid, you may refinance out of the bankruptcy without the creditors taking your money. Some things to keep in mind: in order to refinance, you have to be granted a "motion for post-petition financing" from the courts. This can take up to 2 months. Once that is granted, your refinance can be completed. Most people have an approval on their loan with a new mortgage company with the only stipulation being that the motion is granted by the court so that there is essentially no lag-time.
Can you get home financing after bankruptcy confirmed?
You can get a home after a BK. If it was a chapter 13 you can get a mortgage at any time. You can even use a refinance to buy out the BK. If it was a chapter 7, you normally need to wait 2 full years. Under certain circumstances you can buy a home after one year.
How long after bankruptcy do you have to wait before refinancing?
Refinancing after a bankruptcyThe time period you have to wait depends on what chapter bankruptcy you filed. Generally, you are able to refinance 2yrs after a Chapter 7 discharge.If you are in Chapter 13, you can refinance the next day with many lenders. You can email a mortgage broker like myself to find out more.To add to the above answer, you do NOT have to wait 2 years to refinance after a chapter 7 discharge, those are for fannie Mae loans. You can refinance a chapter 7 a day after discharge. A chapter 13 can also be refinanced before discharge since it's on a payment plan for 3-5 years from filing date. You can get a chapter 13 refinance as little as 6 months from filing, not discharge and you can payoff your chapter 13 in the process if you have enough equity in your home.
How long do you have to wait after declaring bankruptcy to get a mortgage?
I am a Mortgage Loan Consultant and I have made it my area of expertise in working with people with bankruptcies, bad credit, and foreclosures. Firstly you do NOT have to wait 2 years to refinance after a chapter 7 discharge, those are for fannie Mae loans. You can refinance a chapter 7 a day after discharge. A chapter 13 can also be refinanced before discharge since it's on a payment plan for 3-5 years from filing date. You can get a chapter 13 refinance as little as 12 months from filing, not discharge and you can payoff your chapter 13 in the process if you have enough equity in your home. There are major differences between a chapter 13 and chapter 7 refinance but that is for your mortgage broker to be aware of. I work in conjunction with a mortgage broker who is able to get financing for people 12 months out of bankruptcy. I filed bankruptcy in august of 03 and here it is may of 04. I raised my credit scores higher than they were before i filed bankruptcy, but they are still too low. You will only get a mortgage for 70-80% (20-30%down) if you only wait a year. If you wait until it is discharged for 2 years, you will save a ton of money on the downpayment AND on interest. After you file bankruptcy, you need to write letters to everyone you were discharged, so they put on there that you have a zero balance. Keep track of all of this. It is very stressful, but it works. There are several sub-prime mortgage companies who will lend to borrowers one day out of bankruptcy (one day after your discharge).
How many years is Chapter 13 supposed to appear on your credit report?
A bankruptcy will appear on your credit report for 7 years. Though most banks will not take it into account after 2 years from the date of discharge, if you want to refinance. Though with a chp. 13 you can refinance before the 2 year period. 7 yrs. If it still appears on your credit report after that period you must request that your tradelines & report be updated. This is no longer correct. It will now stay for 10 years. I work with them all the time.
Can you get financed for a mortgage if you are a first-time home buyer but filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Yes, if it's has been more than 2 yrs. since your bankruptcy and you've paid all your current bills on time.AnswerI am a mortgage banker and I've made helping people with bankruptcies my specialty. I'd like to correct the person who posted above me, for an FHA loan you must wait 2 years after discharge. But you do NOT have to wait 2 years, you can actually qualify for up to 100% financing 1 day after a discharge of your bankruptcy, literally a single day out of discharge. You can also qualify for a loan while you are still in a chapter 13 re-payment program as little as 1 year from your filing date. You don't have to wait until your chapter 13 is paid off to get a loan or refinance your existing one and the best part is that you can payoff your chapter 13 balance during the refinance using equity from your property.
How many years between bankruptcy filings?
10 years. Under the bankruptcy laws effective on October 17, 2005, Chapter 7 cannot be filed unless the debtor was discharged from the previous Chapter 7 or bankruptcy more than eight years ago. The debtor cannot file a Chapter 13 unless: (1) the debtor received a discharge under Chapter 7, 11 or 12 more than four years ago; or (2) the debtor received a discharge under Chapter 13 more than two years ago.
Time between bankruptcy?
Under the bankruptcy laws effective on October 17, 2005, Chapter 7 cannot be filed unless the debtor was discharged from the previous Chapter 7 or bankruptcy more than eight years ago. The debtor cannot file a Chapter 13 unless: (1) the debtor received a discharge under Chapter 7, 11 or 12 more than four years ago; or (2) the debtor received a discharge under Chapter 13 more than two years ago.
When can you file a chapter 7 bankruptcy again if you filed a chapter 7 in 2000 under old bankruptcy laws?
chapter 7 you can file every 8 years. chapter 7 lasts 10 years starting with the new laws in 2005. since you filed before 2005 your chapter 7 stays on your credit report 7 years as opposed to 10 years.
When can you file a chapter 7 bankruptcy again if you got yours cleared January 2001?
Bankruptcy is not part of financial planning. Under the bankruptcy laws effective on October 17, 2005, Chapter 7 cannot be filed unless the debtor was discharged from the previous Chapter 7 or bankruptcy more than eight years ago. The debtor cannot file a Chapter 13 unless: (1) the debtor received a discharge under Chapter 7, 11 or 12 more than four years ago; or (2) the debtor received a discharge under Chapter 13 more than two years ago.
