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"Bankruptcy status remains on a person�۪s credit report for 10 years, but mortgage lenders want you to hold off on getting a mortgage for at least two or three years. If your post-filing debt payments have been reported to your credit agency as being on time, and you have steady employment, your chances of getting a mortgage financed increase considerably."
What else can I help you with?
Can you get a reverse mortgage if you file bankruptcy?
Yes, a reverse mortgage does not have any credit requirements, however if you are in bankruptcy or filing one you may need court approval to do the reverse mortgage.
Where can one get help to refinance himself or herself out of bankruptcy?
One can get help refinancing a mortgage by visiting a bank or a mortgage specialist. This type of refinancing can help someone to get out of bankruptcy.
Do both parties on a joint mortgage have to file bankruptcy on a joint mortgage?
No, both parties on a joint mortgage do not need to file bankruptcy. They can file a joint bankruptcy or a single bankruptcy.
Will bankruptcy protect me from foreclosure by my mortgage company?
Yes, bankruptcy protect you from foreclosure by your mortgage company. You can read more at www.hirby.com/mortgage-lender-filing-for-bankruptcy
Where can one find out about bankruptcy mortgage loans?
One can learn about their options for getting a mortgage loan after declaring bankruptcy by visiting the websites of businesses that offer mortgages. Generally, one cannot obtain any kind of mortgage for at least two years after declaring bankruptcy, but some companies may make an exception.
How can one get a mortgage refinance after a bankruptcy?
One would first have to wait two years after filing for bankruptcy. After this period, one can apply for a mortgage but one should pay bills on time and do not expect for it to be easy. Persistence is key.
2 homes with mortgage on both divorce and one files bankruptcy?
Was the bankruptcy before or after the divorce? I don't think it matters however, the bank can always go after the cosigner on a mortgage if they didn't file bankruptcy as well.
Can a bankruptcy be filed on a reverse mortgage loan?
Yes, a reverse mortgage does not have credit requirements. you can use one to pay your way out of a bankruptcy, or one right after a bankruptcy. However, the bankruptcy court does have to approve the reverse mortgage if you are in the process of doing one or still paying on one.
How hard is it to get a mortgage after chapter 13 discharge?
If you have just filed bankruptcy, you will not be barred from ever obtaining a mortgage loan; however, you will not be able to get one immediately. When you can get a mortgage after bankruptcy will depend upon the type of loan you want, the type of bankruptcy you filed, and how good your credit is at the time you want the loan.
If you filled for bankruptcy then modified a mortgage can the mortgage company come after you or will it still be in your bankruptcy?
Great question for your BK attorney
Where can one get advice in order to refinance a mortgage after bankruptcy?
One can find advice regarding refinancing a mortgage after bankruptcy at almost any bank in the United States. SunTrust offers their customers with this type of information at any of their banks.
What if you file bankuptcy and have a reverse mortgage?
The reverse mortgage is typically unaffected by the bankruptcy as the mortgage is usually left out of the bankruptcy- that is a conversation you need to have with your attorney however. The bankruptcy court may look at the amount of equity you have in your home and determine what type of bankruptcy you qualify for. A reverse mortgage can even be used to pay off a bankruptcy or a mortgage in foreclosure as there are no credit requirements on them. I suggest talking to a bankruptcy attorney for information on what is available to you from the courts side of things.
