Believe it or not you can get a home loan after you have filed bankruptcy. You could seek private (hard money) financing and get a loan right away. But, for most people the best thing you can do is wait two years until you qualify for a regular mortgage. This gives you time to repair your credit. Let's take a look at some simple strategies that you can implement to improve your chances of getting a mortgage.
The first thing everyone who has filed bankruptcy should do is acquire their credit reports and review them thoroughly. Monitoring credit scores consistently is critical. If there are creditors listed that were discharged under bankruptcy, an individual should begin submitting correction forms or letters to credit reporting bureaus. You should make sure that you get an updated copy of your credit reports to ensure that all errors have been corrected.
People who are striving to obtain an after bankruptcy mortgage should hire an agency who monitors credit reports. They will report all transactions entered on a credit report. For example, if a new credit card is opened, it will be reported as soon as it is recorded on the credit report. If there is an account that does not belong to you on your credit report, you will want to dispute the account with each of the three credit bureaus.
Obtaining secured credit cards is another way to obtain an after bankruptcy mortgage. Secured credit cards will allow individuals to prove that they have the ability to pay their creditors on time. It is highly recommended that individuals who have file bankruptcy start off with one credit card. They should only purchase things they need and keep the balance at an amount they know they can pay off the following month. When they have mastered the habit of paying off the credit card bill on time, they should proceed to obtain two more secured or unsecured credit cards.
An after bankruptcy mortgage can also be obtained by paying off all installment loans timely. Installment loans include student loans, auto loans, computer loans, boat loans and much more. If you know you are going to be late with a payment, the best thing you can do is contact your lender before the payment is due. This can help you avoid negative information being added to your credit report.
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