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Same as a bankruptcy There are actually companies that will work with you for free to buy your mortgage away from your mortgage company and avoid your foreclosure.

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Q: How do foreclosures affect your credit?
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How many foreclosures occurred in the us in 2008?

According to RealtyTrac, there has been an increase of 54% of home foreclosures in the US from 2007 March to 2008 March Credit: http://www.mortgagetonight.com/2009/01/how-foreclosure-affects-credit/


How long do foreclosures stay on your credit report?

The Fair Credit Reporting Act allows the legal action of foreclosure to remain for 7 years from the date of filing.


Where can you find the law that says foreclosures and bankruptcies must be HAND DELIVERED to the credit bureaus?

You can't because there is no such law.


How long does a foreclosure initiated stay on your credit?

Foreclosures remain on your report for 7 years. It is difficult to get a foreclosure removed.


How will a foreclosure affect your credit?

Foreclosure is a very damaging entry on a CR, and will cause problems if the person tries to obtain credit (especially another mortgage), in the future. Foreclosures remain on a CR for seven (7) years. Here is an interesting article I read just today on this topic. Here have a look: http://www.mortgagetonight.com/2009/01/how-foreclosure-affects-credit/


How many years will derogatory marks stay on your credit report?

Derogatory marks such as late payments, foreclosures, or collections typically stay on your credit report for 7 years. Bankruptcies can remain on your credit report for up to 10 years.


Does it matter on your credit report if you have 1 or 6 foreclosures?

Not really. Typically if you have 1 foreclosure, or you have 6, no bank will make you loan. Pay your debts.


What types of behaviors affect your score negatively?

Public Records - Bankruptcy - Judgements - Tax Leins - Wage Garnishments Late Payments Collections Repossessions Charge-offs Foreclosures High credit card utilization rate Too many inquiries short length of history


What is the best interest rate you can get on fixed rate mortgage?

fixed rate mortgages vary, it depends on your credit history and your credit score. if you have bankruptcy or foreclosures or repossessions on your credit report you will be charge a higher interest rate, it also depends on the term of your loan,


What US state is Scottsdale Foreclosures located in?

Scottsdale Foreclosures is a company that manages foreclosures of homes, businesses, and condos. The Scottsdale Foreclosures company is located in the state of Arizona in the United States of America.


How does a credit check affect a credit score?

When you ask a possible creditor to inquire about your credit, it may affect your credit. This is because it implies that you're possibly opening a new line of credit. But you have the right to look at your credit report without affecting your credit. When you request your credit report it's called a "consumer pull" and has no affect on your credit.


If you are an authorized user on your parents credit card and they claim bankruptcy how will that affect your credit?

It will not affect your credit at all. Their credit information was used to secure the card. You are in the clear.