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Refinance while in Chapter 13?

I am currently in Chapter 13 bankruptcy. My current mortgage is about to go up and I am looking to refinance. I was not sure if this was possible while in chapter 13. My credit score is a 641 I believe and I have been making payments for over a year to my trustee. All payments have been on time. by sierra_999_501 from New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Apr 4th 2013 Reply


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

FHA allows for financing if you have made 12 on time payments, however lenders will oftentimes have their own guidelines in addition to FHA.. These overlays are what will prevent you from getting financing in most cases.. I've heard of folks getting these loan's done, but I work with 15 different lenders, and not one of them will allow this type of refinance.. Keep this in mind while your shopping.. .. 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

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Carlos Figueira (carlosfigueira)
#107 ranked lender in New Jersey - 199 contributions

Sorry, BK 13 must be discharged at least 1 day with evidence that trustee payments were on time for last 12 months to go FHA.

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

Please call us right away we can help! Call us or email us at 201-962-3555 or Team@BestMortgageOption.com for ano cost no obligation analysis of your situation. Ask for Michelle or Benny We will find the Best Mortgage Option to suit your needs!You can check us out at www.BestMortgageOption.com We are also proud Homes for Heroes affiliates

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Peter Savino (855411LEND)
#99 ranked lender in New Jersey - 332 contributions

With approval of the trustee you can refinance, I would need more information to see if you qualify.www. HOMEMORTGAGEXPERT.com thank you Peter Savino

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Dave Metsker (DaveMetsker)
#35 ranked lender in Oregon - 2,318 contributions

You must have permission from the trustee and all other secured creditors must not object.

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Brian Striegold (BrianNRL)
#161 ranked lender in Texas - 22 contributions

one year of payments in bankruptcy would allow us to move forward! Please call us at 281-833-9424! Thanks

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Raymond Denton (Raymond)
#10 ranked lender in Ohio - 224 contributions

Based upon what you said, you currently qualify for an FHA-insured mortgage. You can refinance your property, with your Trustee's permission, and either keep the chapter 13 open, or pay it off and close it.

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Carlo Sanchez (MortgageLendingPro)
#0 ranked lender in Utah - 1,163 contributions

Possibly. 1st you would have to get permission from the Trustee and then from all the other creditors. THEN, you need to find a lender that will allow it. The first part should be easy, it's the 2nd part that you'll need to do some research and find a lender that will allow. Just because FHA allows it not all lenders will underwrite to that allowance. Good Luck.

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