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Home equity loan after bankruptcy

I'm looking for a home equity loan after a bankruptcy almost 3 years ago. I just close my house on January 7, 2013 and is paid in full.$92,000 I only need $15,000 is there any possibility to get a home equity loan of $15.000 in this case? by mariap_632_238 from Hollywood, Florida. Jan 22nd 2013 Reply


William J Acres (William_Acres)
#74 ranked lender in Arizona - 8,728 contributions

2 options.. you can apply for a first mortgage, but you're going to have to get out more than just $15k... most lenders won't do a loan for less than $50K.. The 2nd options is to get a first lien line of credit.. by applying for a HELOC, you apply once, but have unlimited access to the funds without having to re apply each time... you'll get a few offers on here I'm sure, but you can also check with your local credit union or a local mortgage broker... I'm a Broker here in Scottsdale AZ and I only lend in Arizona. If you or someone you know is looking for financing options, feel free to contact me or pass along my information. 480-287-5714 WilliamAcres.com

Jan 22nd 2013
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Bert Carpenter (BertCarpenter)
#37 ranked lender in Arizona - 2,431 contributions

The fact that your bankruptcy in nearly three years old is good. Most lenders will require at least that long before being willing to make you a real estate loan. Your best bet is with either a local community bank or a credit union. Skip the big banks because they amount is too small and they will likely hold the BK against you, even this long out. ~ Bert Carpenter, The LoansA2z team of NOVA Home Loans ~ NMLS 40586 ~ Licensed in California and Arizona ~ www.LoansA2z.com 888-889-9950

Jan 23rd 2013
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Joe Metzler (JoeMetzler)
#17 ranked lender in Minnesota - 4,848 contributions

Talk to a local credit union... Your small loan amount and good equity position may work well for you.

Jan 23rd 2013
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Michelle Curtis Loan Originator NMLS 401173 (MichelleCurtisLO)
#77 ranked lender in Florida - 2,245 contributions

You may have to wait the full three years before applying. Your best bet is a local depository or credit union if you'd like to try now.

Jan 23rd 2013
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Joe Shamie (Joe Shamie)
#4 ranked lender in New Jersey - 1,412 contributions

Probably best to check with a local bank.

Jan 23rd 2013
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Steve Azarch (sazarch)
#18 ranked lender in Tennessee - 93 contributions

Check with a local bank that keeps it mortgages on their own books or you can also check with the credit unions.

Jan 23rd 2013
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Peter Botros (PeterBotros)
#70 ranked lender in New York - 895 contributions

Local Credit Union would be best for a loan that small.

Jan 24th 2013
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