Posted on: 13th May, 2010 12:06 pm
I filed Chap 13 in Aug 2009 - 5 year plan 100% repayment. I am planning on relocating to VA in the next 4 years and want to buy a piece of property there before I move. I am currently in PA. My mortgage and car payments were and still are up to date and not included in the 13 filing. It was all credit card debt. The car will be paid off in July 2011 leaving me with only my mortgage and chap 13 repayment.
Is it possible to purchase a 2nd property while still in an active chap 13 repayment plan? The 2nd property would be used as a 2nd home and/or rental until I sell my home in PA and move to VA. Timing on this depends on several things - including what I am allowed to do under Chap 13. It could be sooner rather than later.
Would the trustee have to approve the purchase? Do I need a real estate agent who specializes in this type of mortgage financing?
What are my options in this scenario?
Thanks!
Is it possible to purchase a 2nd property while still in an active chap 13 repayment plan? The 2nd property would be used as a 2nd home and/or rental until I sell my home in PA and move to VA. Timing on this depends on several things - including what I am allowed to do under Chap 13. It could be sooner rather than later.
Would the trustee have to approve the purchase? Do I need a real estate agent who specializes in this type of mortgage financing?
What are my options in this scenario?
Thanks!
Hi plpelino!
Welcome to forums!
As far as I know, you won't be able to purchase a new property while you are in Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing. Lenders will not be ready to give you a mortgage. Also. after your chapter 13 is discharged, you'll have to wait for a year in order to qualify for a FHA loan and 2 years to qualify for a conventional mortgage.
Feel free to ask if you've further queries.
Sussane
Welcome to forums!
As far as I know, you won't be able to purchase a new property while you are in Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing. Lenders will not be ready to give you a mortgage. Also. after your chapter 13 is discharged, you'll have to wait for a year in order to qualify for a FHA loan and 2 years to qualify for a conventional mortgage.
Feel free to ask if you've further queries.
Sussane