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I would like to apply for a home equity loan to pay off Bank of America and have money for home remodeling. I owe 18,000 and my home is valued at 109,000. I make over 6,000 a month but the problem is I have a low credit score of 576 and a chapter 13 bankruptcy that was dismissed 12/2010. Can you tell me if you can help me because I can't continue to run my credit if I can't qualify. by tamara_395_826 from San Antonio, Texas. Dec 29th 2011 Reply


Brian French (bfrench)
#11 ranked lender in Arkansas - 58 contributions

Hi Tamara,The credit score is an issue as is, but we have helped a number of our customers raise their credit scores by as much as 100 pts. If you would like to work with me, give me a shout at 501-276-6786 or e-mail me at bfrench@topflitefinancial.com.Thanks, Brian French

Dec 29th 2011
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Richard Woodward (RichardWoodward)
#37 ranked lender in Texas - 106 contributions

Tamara you will need to wait until your credit score exceeds 620 for the vast majority of lenders. There might be someone out there that would do your loan but it is highly doubtful. I would suggest you look at ways to boost your credit score quickly. In many cases I was able to help client increase thier credit scores 20-40 points just by paying down on a credit card or two or opening a couple of new accounts. Slow down, take a few months and work on increasing your credit score. Best of luck to you and call me if I may help you.

Dec 29th 2011
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Brad Cahoone (info@globalhomefinance.com)
#87 ranked lender in Texas - 1,042 contributions

No one is going to be able to do a TX cash out on conventional terms for you for a few years (maybe up to 4 more). I don't think credit coaching would help you either by honest means. He might tell you they are going to get the Bankruptcy deleted, but then again that may not happen and he has your money win or lose for "Credit Coaching". I wouldn't buy it. You can do the same thing yourself for free Tamara. Brad Cahoone NMLS ID 184176Global Home Finance Inc. -Co. NMLS #:316441 -972-724-3222 - bcahoone@globalhomefinance.com - http://globalhomefinance.com

Dec 29th 2011
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Raymond Denton (Raymond)
#10 ranked lender in Ohio - 224 contributions

You can get a hard money loan, or if you're old enough, a Reverse Mortgage, but not a traditional mortgage.

Dec 30th 2011
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Hi Tamara,I am a licensed loan officer who specializes in working with all credit types to get borrowers approved. I can help you. My contact information is www.aaarealestatespecialist.com, annie.rolfe@msn.com, 214-347-3107.Annie Rolfe, Your Real Estate SpecialistBeam Mortgage, Inc.NMLS 336327

Dec 30th 2011
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Bert Carpenter (BertCarpenter)
#37 ranked lender in Arizona - 2,431 contributions

Most lenders today treat a dismissed Bankruptcy and a Discharged bankruptcy the same way and would tell you that you need at least 2 years from the date of discharge/dismissal before you are eligible. However, depending on all of the other factors, it might be possible if the loan to value (LTV) remains low. Smaller community banks and credit unions may look more favorably at your situation. Keep in mind that Inquiries on your credit report will have a nominal impact on your score, but at 576, the additional hit really won't make a difference. The real question as to whether or not a lender will help you depends on your payment history, before and after the bankruptcy. Good luck to you. I hope you find what you need.

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