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I would suggest you consult with a local mortgage banker to evaluate if you qualify. If you are considering bankrutpcy one would assume you are carrying a heavy debt load and or you are currently behind on payments. If that is the case you will more than likely NOT qualify in today's lending environment. There are no restrictions on applying for a mortgage if you have not yet filed bankrutpcy and are merly considering it... If you do however file a chapter 13, you may apply for an FHA-insured refinance 12 months after your filing so long as you've made all your payments on time. There are loan limits with FHA so you will want to consult with your local lender to check your area limits. www.BKRelief.com specializes in these type transactions.

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If you are dismissed from a chapter 13 and have your mortgage reinstated can you refinance your home?

You can refi a day out discharging of bankruptcy depending on the situation.


How can you refinance your home for a lower interest rate while in a chapter 13 bankruptcy if you do not want to pay off the bankruptcy and do not want to 'cash out'?

While participating in a chapter 13 the petitioner cannot refinance, sell, transfer or otherwise real property without receiving permission from the bankruptcy court/trustee to take the action. Therefore the issues cited are not relevant until/unless permission is granted.


Can you refinance your house while you are in a chapter 13 bankruptcy?

If you own a home and you have made your payments on time to the bankruptcy trustee, you may be able to complete your bankruptcy very quickly. There are several thinks that must be considered. It is very important that you work with a Mortgage Lender who has a lot of experience in this type of refinance. If you have equity in your home you may be able to do a cashout refinance of the home and use the cash you take out to pay off the bankruptcy. This will require the approval of the bankruptcy trustee. Normally the best option for someone who wishes to do a cashout transaction is an FHA loan. You can get an interest rate that is aggressive and you will not have a prepayment penalty. Another factor is how long you have been in the bankruptcy.


Can you get home financing after bankruptcy confirmed?

You can get a home after a BK. If it was a chapter 13 you can get a mortgage at any time. You can even use a refinance to buy out the BK. If it was a chapter 7, you normally need to wait 2 full years. Under certain circumstances you can buy a home after one year.


Is it possible to buy a home after filing chapter 13 then chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Yes, it is possible but there are circumstances. Time is a big factor, that is how much time has passed since the chapter 7 was discharge? I know of lenders who will provide loans just one day out of bankruptcy. But a fairly decent credit score has to be there and if its a refinance there has to be some equity in the property.

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How does one refinance a home after a Chapter 13 bankruptcy?

One can find a guide on how to refinance a home after a Chapter 13 bankruptcy on various websites like Homeguides and wikiHow. Both websites offer a great amount of information about all kinds of things, including bankruptcy.


If you are dismissed from a chapter 13 and have your mortgage reinstated can you refinance your home?

You can refi a day out discharging of bankruptcy depending on the situation.


If your chapter 7 bankruptcy was discharged six weeks ago what are your options for a refinance?

You can quite possibly refinance up to 80 percent of the value of your home and get some cashout with a decent rate.


Am I legally allowed to refinance my home mortgage after filing bankruptcy?

You can legally refinance if you choose to, there are no restrictions from the bankruptcy. With that, you may find that lenders will not approve your loan because of the bankruptcy.


How can you refinance your home for a lower interest rate while in a chapter 13 bankruptcy if you do not want to pay off the bankruptcy and do not want to 'cash out'?

While participating in a chapter 13 the petitioner cannot refinance, sell, transfer or otherwise real property without receiving permission from the bankruptcy court/trustee to take the action. Therefore the issues cited are not relevant until/unless permission is granted.


Can you refinance your house while you are in a chapter 13 bankruptcy?

If you own a home and you have made your payments on time to the bankruptcy trustee, you may be able to complete your bankruptcy very quickly. There are several thinks that must be considered. It is very important that you work with a Mortgage Lender who has a lot of experience in this type of refinance. If you have equity in your home you may be able to do a cashout refinance of the home and use the cash you take out to pay off the bankruptcy. This will require the approval of the bankruptcy trustee. Normally the best option for someone who wishes to do a cashout transaction is an FHA loan. You can get an interest rate that is aggressive and you will not have a prepayment penalty. Another factor is how long you have been in the bankruptcy.


After Chapter 7 bankruptcy has been Discharge can buy a home?

After Chapter 7 bankruptcy has been Discharge can buy a home


Can you get home financing after bankruptcy confirmed?

You can get a home after a BK. If it was a chapter 13 you can get a mortgage at any time. You can even use a refinance to buy out the BK. If it was a chapter 7, you normally need to wait 2 full years. Under certain circumstances you can buy a home after one year.


How can you get out of your chapter 13 bankruptcy faster?

If you own a home and you have made your payments on time to the bankruptcy trustee, you may be able to complete your bankruptcy very quickly. There are several thinks that must be considered. It is very important that you work with a Mortgage Lender who has a lot of experience in this type of refinance. If you have equity in your home you may be able to do a cashout refinance of the home and use the cash you take out to pay off the bankruptcy. Normally the best option for someone who wishes to do a cashout transaction is an FHA loan. You can get an interest rate that is aggressive and you will not have a prepayment penalty. Another factor is how long you have been in the bankruptcy.


Is it possible to buy a home after filing chapter 13 then chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Yes, it is possible but there are circumstances. Time is a big factor, that is how much time has passed since the chapter 7 was discharge? I know of lenders who will provide loans just one day out of bankruptcy. But a fairly decent credit score has to be there and if its a refinance there has to be some equity in the property.


If you purchase a new home prior to bankruptcy is your new home part of the bankruptcy?

Yes, of course.


Can you lease your home after chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Yes