if i filed bankrupcy 1 year ago can i buy a house now

Angie Smith
Home Buyer
Festus, MO

Answers (5)
First to answer: T. Pole
Patrick Mahony -...
Agent
Phoenix, AZ

You would have had a better chance 6 months ago. You need to sit down with a lender, or go to your local Mortgage broker. They will be able to go through the number with you.
You never know anything is possible. At least they can help you begin working toward your future.

Mon Sep 10 2007, 20:14
Lee Taylor
Agent
Charleston, SC

You can buy a house as soon as you find someone who will loan you money. Would you loan you money?

Mon Sep 10 2007, 19:51
Michael J Kelly...
Agent
Santa Rosa, CA

Sure you can! But you're not going to be looking for a house but for the best terms! In our area of Northern California we have a 1/3 of our listings which our vacant. I could get you into any number of scenarios. My big question for you is why the BK? Is there some credit reestablished? And WHY DO YOU WANT to buy a home? I do not belive home ownership is for everyone. Some folks should rent! That's it! You went BK so the bigger question may be can you really handle your finances and live in a credit world?

Mon Sep 10 2007, 19:49
Carrie Crowell -...
Agent
Southaven, MS

Angie,
A bankruptcy is usually on your record for 7 years. Things will not look good for you for awhile! Sorry!

Mon Sep 10 2007, 19:38
T. Pole
Home Buyer
Boulder, CO
FIRST ANSWER

No. Or another way to put it is "No."

Mon Sep 10 2007, 19:24

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