Foreclosures - Is it possible to NOT put down 20%?

Foreclosures - Is it possible to NOT put down 20%?

New York City, NY · Member since 2017 · 37 posts · 1 vote

Hi BP,

I've come across a great deal but the property seems to be a foreclosure. Is there any possible way to obtain the property with FHA loan?

Thank you in advance,

MP

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Real Estate Agent · Garden City, NY · Member since 2016 · 3k+ posts · 1k+ votes
8y

@Michael Peralta

Depends on the condition of the property and if you plan to occupy it.

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  • Real Estate Agent · Garden City, NY · Member since 2016 · 3k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    8y

    @Michael Peralta

    Depends on the condition of the property and if you plan to occupy it.

  • New York City, NY · Member since 2017 · 37 posts · 1 vote
    8y

    @Christopher Phillips

    Q1 - I have not seen the property in-person but I plan to soon.

    Q2- I currently plan to house-hack the property. However, this might be an opportunity to flip for its true retail value. 

  • Real Estate Agent · Garden City, NY · Member since 2016 · 3k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    8y

    @Michael Peralta

    If the condition is okay, you can buy with an FHA loan. However, you have to have the intention of occupying one of the units.

    If you plan on flipping it, don't use an FHA loan.

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    Lender · Glenview IL- CDLP NMLS#230554 · Member since 2015 · 2k+ posts · 747 votes
    8y

    If its 1 unit you  need 15% down payment for investment property. If property need the work you won't be able to buy under conventional loan for investment property. 

  • Real Estate Agent · Harrisburg, PA · Member since 2016 · 56 posts · 28 votes
    8y
    Try the Fannie Mae Homepath Program if you plan on using as primary residence. It’s a conventional program (important for homes requiring work compared to FHA), requires only 3% down and generally beats FHA mortgage insurance costs. Last two clients of mine have purchased their homes through this program that very likely wouldn’t have been financeable through FHA. Good luck
  • Real Estate Professional · West Palm Beach, FL · Member since 2012 · 23k+ posts · 13k+ votes
    8y
    Homepath financing has not existed for the last 4-6 years. You can finance a foreclosure property just the same as any other property. If in financeable condition you can do fha 3.5% down or conventional 3-5% down as an owner occupant.
  • Real Estate Agent · Harrisburg, PA · Member since 2016 · 56 posts · 28 votes
    8y
    Homeready*
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