My husband and I recently foreclosed on a home we just could not afford any more. Our mortgage company did not allow time for review of a short sale

Not Homeless
Other/Just Looking
Conyers, GA

application in which we had a buyer. But any way, we now want to purchase a home no more than about $60,000 and wants to put about $15,000 down. But we cant find anyone to give a loan for the remainding balance. Does any one know of any lenders out there that would help us. We still have full time jobs, my husband lost his self employment income which made us lose our home. Does any one know of a lender in Atlanta or Conyers GA area?

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First to answer: Sandy
Michael Hammond
Agent
30078

Besides the lease purchase option James mentioned, another avenue would be owner financing. If you don't currently have an agent, please consider getting one. If you do have one get him/her to run a search using that as a filter. Good Luck!

Sat Oct 17 2009, 09:23
James Dudley
Agent
Suwanee, GA

Your best bet may be to consider a lease purchase.
This way you have a lease agreement for two years to help establish your credit and payment history again. Once you lease is up you should qualify for a mortgage and you can purchase the property for an already negotiated price.

Sat Oct 17 2009, 07:27
Greg Knox
Mortgage Broker
or Lender

Cedar Knolls, NJ

you will have to wait three years before getting a "regular" mortgage after a forclosure. The other answer here points you to what is called a "hard money loan", also called a kneecap loan - as in - if you don't pay on time I'm gonna break your knee caps. They usually are ridiculously expensive. Be careful what you sign.

Sat Oct 17 2009, 07:26
Sandy
Agent
Atlanta, GA
FIRST ANSWER

Good morning:

The chances of a mortgage company granting a new mortgage immediately after a foreclosure is highly unlikey. However, thee may be alternative solutions that you may want to investigate. There are private lenders who might consider assisting you with the financing. If you give me a call, I can discuss this further.

Sandy Martin
New Century Realty Group
Direct: 404-284-3997

Sat Oct 17 2009, 06:50

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