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Home Mortgages and Bankruptcy

Filing for bankruptcy no longer creates obstacles for a future home buyer. Instead, many mortgage lenders have relaxed requirements so that even individuals who file for bankruptcy are able to obtain a home more quickly than ever before. The following will discuss some available mortgage loans and how they are affected by the bankruptcy process. Federal Housing Authority (FHA) Loans FHA loans are federally-insured loans and are attractive to many because they allow a buyer to put down only 3.5% of the home’s purchase price. The credit score limits for these loans are also much more generous than other types of conventional loans. In many cases following a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, a person will be required to wait two years to obtain this type of loan. If a person opens a new credit account after filing for bankruptcy, he or she will often be required to make payments on time to establish a good credit history. Other individuals decide to speed up the qualification process by not opening any credit accounts following bankruptcy. Instead, if a person is able to demonstrate that filing for bankruptcy was beyond his or her control, it is possible to reduce the waiting period to [...]

2019-03-23T18:22:51+00:00Tags: , , , |

Declaring Bankruptcy and Cosigning Loans

Cosigned loans serve an essential role in letting people who would otherwise be unable to obtain a loan to do so. If a person defaults on a cosigned loan, however, the cosigner can end up becoming liable for the entire amount of the loan. If you are experiencing financial difficulties and have a cosigned loan, speak with an experienced bankruptcy attorney who can help you determine your best course of action. The Effect of Defaulting on a Cosigned Loan Parents frequently cosign for children who have not yet established a line of credit. In some situations, however, adults sign for the loans of other adults, which can result in many complications. Often, if a person cannot make the required payments, the financial institution will pursue the cosigner for payments. To stop collection efforts from credit agencies, individuals in these situations often decide to file for bankruptcy, which results in an automatic stay that prevents a court from collecting on a debt. Even though filing for bankruptcy prevents creditors from pursuing the person who has taken out the loan, these protections do not apply to a cosigner.  As a result, credit collectors in these situations frequently pursue the loan’s cosigner. Chapter [...]

2018-07-18T16:45:36+00:00Tags: , , , |

Bankruptcy and Co-Signed Loans

Co-signed loans arise when a lending institution does not feel that a person should have sole financial responsibility and requires a more creditworthy person to sign the loan agreement. If you can no longer afford your co-signed loan or are going through the bankruptcy process and are confused about how the process affects your loan, you likely feel confused and uncertain about how to proceed. One of the best steps that you can take in this situation is to obtain the assistance of a knowledgeable bankruptcy attorney. What to Expect if You Default on a Co-Signed Loan The role of a co-signer is to make sure that your loans are repaid. Parents co-sign loans for their children because young adults often have not yet built sufficient credit. In other situations, an adult will co-sign other adult’s loans, which can create complications if a default occurs. In these situations, the financial institution will often attempt to force the co-signer to take over payments. The Effect of Bankruptcy Filing for bankruptcy results in an automatic stay, which is a type of court order directing creditors to stop attempting to collect debts from a person. As a result, declaring bankruptcy offers a form [...]

2018-03-08T13:19:23+00:00Tags: , , |