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Asked 10/21/2010

How can I get a loan to buy a home with bad credit and little money down ?

10 years ago I purchased a 2 BR mobile home. The interest rate of the loan was at 18%.
The total amount borrowed was 32,000.00. After 2 years I had another child now making the home too small and after 4 years of making all my monthly payments in full and on time, I realized I was getting no where fast. So I decided to file for chapter 13 bankruptcy which would consolidated the amount of the loan down to only what the MH blue book value was which was 16,000.00. I then made 3 yrs of payments through a trustee and I now own the home, but with no land attached it's worth the same as a car. I have a substantial amount of income and have been on the same job for 6 years, but due to the bankruptcy my credit sucks and I can not even get financed for a new bed. My bankruptcy was complete and discharged a little over 1 year ago. From what I understand I need to be discharged from bankruptcy at least 2 years before I can get approved for any loan.
I am in desperate need of a real home.

 
 
 
 
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Answer 1/6 - Submitted 10/22/2010

It is impossible in the current market to get a mortgage for you. You should save money and ask friends and family to help. Rebuild your credit.

 
 

Answer 2/6 - Submitted 10/25/2010

The main problem with your situation really isn't finding a loan, because there will always be someone willing to loan you some money...the problem is the interest rate you will have to endure. My honest advice, having gone through your exact situation, is to sell the trailer for whatever you can get, find a suitable home to rent, and rebuild your credit through little loans / credit cards.

Good luck!

 
 

Answer 3/6 - Submitted 10/26/2010

You say you have a substantial income and a paid for home, why would you even need to finance a bed?

Start saving up for a substantial down payment with your substantial income. You'll be more likely approved for a mortgage once you have 20% down, even with the fresh bankruptcy on your credit.

Good Luck.

 
 

Answer 4/6 - Submitted 10/26/2010

IMHO,
I really don't need to finance a bed, but just to see if i would qualify I filled out a credit ap at a Badcock Home furnishing store.

 
 

Answer 5/6 - Submitted 11/16/2010

Cat ...This is exactly what I'm doing now except I haven't sold the MH and I can't save enough money fast enough due to trying to rebuild my credit with a car payment@24% interest and Medical Bills. Since you had gone through this how long does it take to rebuild your credit?

 
 

Answer 6/6 - Submitted 11/16/2010

Oh...ummmm......can I get back to you whenever it happens? lol

Actually, there are credit card companies that will extend you offers shortly after bankruptcy. Be very careful as they will be astronomical interest rates and this could put you right back into the fire.

The main thing to understand is that the rebuild isn't going to happen overnight. It will take time, and a lot of patience. Keep a diligent eye trained on your score and you will see it come back up.

Thanks for the award, by the way!

 
 
 
 
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