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Foreclosure/Bankruptcy, wondering about purchasing new home.

How long after a foreclosure and bankruptcy can I consider purchasing a new home? It's been 3 years since the foreclosure and the bankruptcy is pending discharge later this month. Am I SOL or do I have some options in regards to purchasing a new place? I live in South Carolina if that matters, have annual income of $60,000 - 70,000 with my wife making 45,000. by gyrel6_244_686 from Charleston, South Carolina. Oct 11th 2011 Reply


We have a program for rural housing that only requires 12 months post foreclosure. There are also a few other programs available to you after 3 years. Please e-mail me at jarrett.hodson@ikonfg.com for details.

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Ken Baltes (kbaltes)
#16 ranked lender in North Carolina - 242 contributions

Hello Charleston SC,I am a SC DE lender and here are the guidelines we go by: A chapter 7 BK needs to be seasoned 2 years to be considered for a new mortgage. If a home was included in the chapter 7 BK, then 3 years must elapse. If the BK is a chapter 13, then 12 months of repayment must be completed before considering you for a home loan. Getting a home loan after any foreclosure or bankruptcy is contingent on how you handle your monthly obligations after the BK. Underwriting will be looking for payments made on time and a general conservative use of credit. Please contact me if you have any other questions.Thanks,Ken BaltesAmerican Security Mortgage704-684-2117

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Christopher Webster (IslandPalms)
#23 ranked lender in South Carolina - 1 contribution

What area are you looking to buy in? There are programs that may allow you to purchase right away. chris@islandpalmsrealty.com for more help!

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James Barath (JamesBarath)
#9 ranked lender in Indiana - 352 contributions

The fact that your bankruptcy has yet to be discharged, you will need to wait 24 months with re-established credit to apply for an FHA insured home loan. Otherwise, you will need to find a private hard money lender to fund your purchase transaction and they will definitely require a larger down payment.

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As a realtor in the Myrtle Beach area we are face to face with prospective buyers in your situation. I always recommend that you talk with several lenders, be honest and up front with them and they will guide you as to when and what you will qualify for. Working with a lender now will put you in the best position when you are ready to purchase.

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