Timeframe for Borrowers to be Eligible for Financing after a Ventura County Short Sale, Deed-in-Lieu, Bankruptcy…

What is the Timeframe for Borrowers to be Eligible for Financing after a Ventura County Short Sale, Deed-in-Lieu, Bankruptcy…

Conventional/ FNMA/ Freddie Mac Foreclosure

If a foreclosure occurs as the result of extenuating circumstances, such as a loss of job or illness, or if the foreclosure is due to financial negligence or mismanagement, at least seven years must have elapsed from the date of foreclosure to the date of closing of the new transaction.
Short Sale, Pre-Foreclosure and Deed-in-Lieu

A. If a short sale, pre-foreclosure or deed-in-lieu occurs as the result of extenuating circumstances, such as a loss of job or illness, at least two years must have elapsed from the date of closing on the short sale, pre-foreclosure or deed-in-lieu to the end date of closing of the new transaction with a maximum LTV of 90%.

B. If the short sale, pre-foreclosure or deed-in-lieu is due to financial negligence or mismanagement, at least two years must have elapsed from the date of closing on the short sale, pre-foreclosure or deed-in-lieu to the date of closing of the new transaction with a maximum LTV of 80%. At least four years must have passed for a maximum LTV of 90%, and at least seven years must have passed for no restrictions on LTV.

Bankruptcy

Chapter 7 or 13 Bankruptcy: 4 years since discharge/dismissal
Chapter 7 or 13 Bankruptcy with extenuating circumstances: 2 years since discharge/dismissal

Borrowers with multiple BK filings in last 7 years: 60 months since most recent discharge/ dismissal

VA

Foreclosure, Short Sale and Bankruptcy
In general, financing can be done two years after the adverse credit hit for a loan amount up to $417,000 or seven years for loan amounts over $417,000. If the foreclosure was on a VA loan, the applicant may not have full entitlement available for the new loan.

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FHA

Short Sale

A borrower is not eligible for a new FHA-insured mortgage if s/he pursued a short sale agreement on his or her principal residence simply to
a. take advantage of declining market conditions, and
b. purchase at a reduced price a similar or superior property within a reasonable commuting distance.

Borrowers Current at the time of Short Sale

A borrower is considered eligible for a new FHA-insured mortgage if, from the date of loan application for the new mortgage;
a. all mortgage payments due on the prior mortgage were made within the month due for the 12 month period preceding the short sale, and
b. all installment debt payments for the same time period were also made within the month due.

Borrowers in Default at the time of Short Sale

A borrower in default on his or her mortgage at the time of the short sale (or pre-foreclosure sale) is not eligible for a new FHA-insured mortgage for three years from the date of the pre-foreclosure sale.

Note: A borrower who sold his or her property under FHA’s pre-foreclosure sale program is not eligible for a new FHA-insured mortgage from the date that FHA paid the claim associated with the pre-foreclosure sale.

Foreclosure

A borrower is generally not eligible for a new FHA-insured mortgage when, during the previous three years;
a. his/her previous principal residence or other real property was foreclosed, or
b. he/she has given a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure.

Bankruptcy

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

A Chapter 7 bankruptcy (liquidation) does not disqualify a borrower from obtaining an FHA-insured mortgage, if at least two years have elapsed since the date of the discharge of the bankruptcy. During this time, the borrower must;
a. have reestablished good credit, or
b. chosen not to incur new credit obligations.
An elapsed period of less than two years, but no less than 12 months may be acceptable for an FHA-insured mortgage, if the borrower;
a. can show that the bankruptcy was caused by extenuating circumstances beyond his/her control, and
b. has since exhibited a documented ability to manage his/her financial affairs in a responsible manner.
Note: The lender must document that the borrower’s current situation indicates that the events that led to the bankruptcy are not likely to recur.

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

A Chapter 13 bankruptcy does not qualify a borrower from obtaining an FHA-insured mortgage, provided that the lender documents that;
a. one year of the payout period under the bankruptcy has elapsed, and
b. the borrower’s payment performance has been satisfactory and all required payments have been made on time.
The borrower must receive written permission from the court to enter into a mortgage transaction.
So, a short sale might actually help your credit score. E-mail us if you know of any other stories like this.

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Thanks for reading this,
Chris B Johnson, Realtor

Chris is a Real Estate Agent at Prudential California Realty.

Phone: 805-208-0823. cjohnson@prucalhomes.com.

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Important Notice

Chris B Johnson, Prudential California Realty, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Chris's personal views and do not reflect the views of Prudential California Realty.