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Applying for a Mortgage after a Bankruptcy

Qualifying for a home mortgage with a bankruptcy on your credit history requires time and money. Yet by understanding the requirements to get a mortgage after a bankruptcy and by carefully rebuilding your credit standing, you can apply for a loan and buy a home. 
Your Credit Score
The three main U.S. credit bureaus--Equifax, Experian and TransUnion--maintain your credit history. Using that history, plus its own proprietary equation, the Fair Isaac Corp. calculates your FICO credit score somewhere between 850 and 300 points. Anything above 700 points is good to excellent, with... more

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In addition to mortgage loans for home purchases, there are also other loans available for various purposes that use the home for collateral.

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Mortgage interest rates are determined by credit history strength, the number of points you pay, the size of your down payment and the type of loan program you choose.

Home Buying

Obtaining funding is crucial to buying a home. This requires applying for a mortgage, choosing a house that meets the appraisal standards, and determining the amount of the down payment.

Loans

There are dozens of different types of mortgage loan programs. They have been created to suit the varying needs of homebuyers.

Moving

When making a big move, it's essential to find out as much as possible about the schools, the neighborhoods, the housing costs and the community resources.

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What Are Typical Mortgage Down Payments?

Traditional mortgage down payments have always been 10 to 25 percent of the total purchase price of the property. more

Should You Refinance? Make Sure the Timing is Right

Deciding whether or not you should refinance depends on your personal financial situation. If interest rates are lower today than they were when you first took out your mortgage, refinancing makes sense. more

FHA Eligibility with Bankruptcy and Foreclosure

FHA mortgage loans require borrowers to wait three years after a foreclosure and two years after a bankruptcy before applying for financing. Good credit since the incident is generally a requirement as well. more

The Mortgage101 Blog

FROM THE MORTGAGE101 BLOG

Homeowners Snub Foreclosure Review Offers

In the wake of the $25 billion mortgage-servicing settlement, 14 of the nation’s largest mortgage banks and lenders sent out notices to eligible former homeowners for a chance to have the legality of their foreclosures reviewed. And so far, it looks like very few are interested. As of April 30, only 4 percent - roughly 165,000... more