For homeowners facing foreclosure or bankruptcy–or considering a short sale of their property to avoid one or both–the effect the action will have on their credit is undoubtedly a huge concern. Though keeping their homes might not be an option at this point, there could very well be another one in the not-too-distant future, so knowing when they’ll be eligible to qualify for another mortgage is important.
Be Aware of the Rules of the Road
Earlier this year, Fannie Mae updated its credit guidelines for borrowers who experience one of these circumstances. And, in general, the wait time will now range from two to five years.
Homeowners who lose their properties to foreclosure or file multiple bankruptcies within a seven-year period will have the longest wait–five years.
In the case of foreclosure, additional requirements and restrictions will apply after five years and up to seven years as well, which include making a minimum 10% down-payment, having a credit score of at least 680, and having limited cash-out refinance options. Also, the purchase of second homes or investment properties is not permitted.
Several months ago I mentioned Nevada was finally joining the 21st century in regards to foreclosure mediation. The 
One of the best ways to get your feet wet if you are a beginning investor or wholesaler is to get out and start networking with other like-minded individuals in your market.
The great real estate boom reached its apex in 2006—and then the bubble burst. More specifically, the single family home bubble burst. Now, for the first time in years, condos and townhomes are suddenly affordable for a lot of people in places like California, Arizona and Florida. Combine this with Obama’s tax incentives and you’re looking at a buyer’s market. While this is great for able and willing prospective homeowners, it could prove to be a trap for real estate investors.
To be eligible a homeowner must have received a notice of default after July 1, 2009. The homeowner must pay a fee of $200 if they request a hearing and the lender is also required to pay a $200 fee. In anticipation of a flood of requests, the state has trained in excess of 100 lawyers and ex-judges to handle the cases.
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First Time Home Owner Tax Credit Likely To Stay; But Current Homeowners Still Face Uncertain Future
by Charles Feldman | October 7, 2009As the, so far, jobless recovery continues, the White House is reportedly hunkered down trying to figure out what to do next. Obama administration officials are taking note of programs that have worked and those that have not done as well.
Among the programs that apparently fall into the “success” column is the $8,000 tax credit for first time home buyers.
The tax credit for first timers was part of the $787 billion dollar stimulus program and is being credited with helping the real estate industry stage a modest comeback—at least among first time home buyers.