Posted on: 27th Nov, 2012 10:03 pm
I had a chapter 7 bk discharged in October of 2009, included my mortgages. I did not reaffirm. I stayed in the home and have continued to make the payments every month because we intended to stay in the home. However, the home is now about 80k underwater. I am still trying to rebuild so watching costs is always on my mind. I would like to purchase a home in my area with fewer repairs needed and also pay about 400-500 less than what I am paying now for a mortgage payment. Given my credit score, dti, and ability to pay some down, etc.. I think I could get a 30 year mortgage around 4.6 based on my research. However, what I am unsure on is how my current home comes into play with lenders. Need your opinion please.
Hi Jane,
Your current home which has been discharged in a bankruptcy filing will play a negative role when you apply for a new mortgage to buy another property. The lender will want you to sell off the property and then apply for the mortgage.
Thanks
Your current home which has been discharged in a bankruptcy filing will play a negative role when you apply for a new mortgage to buy another property. The lender will want you to sell off the property and then apply for the mortgage.
Thanks