Hard Money Loans: An Overview What They Are Hard money loans are short-term, asset-based loans primarily used by real estate investors. Unlike traditional bank mortgages, they are issued by private investors or lending companies and rely on the property’s value rather than the borrower’s credit history. How They Work Asset-based lending: Approval is based on the property’s value (collateral), not […]
If you declared chapter 13 bankruptcy you only need to wait 1 year from the date of filing to buy a home. You need to have made 12 payments to the trustee. It is very important to rebuild your credit with 3 secured credit cards right after your bankruptcy has been filed. You will need 3 tradelines of credit to […]
Start with a Secured Credit Card A secured credit card requires a cash deposit (often $200–$500) that becomes your credit limit. Because it’s considered revolving credit (unlike loans, which are installment credit), it has a much stronger positive impact on your credit score. Why Revolving Credit Matters More Than Installment Loans Installment loans (car loans, personal loans, mortgages) add some […]
Yes it is true you can buy a home 1 day after your foreclosure. Your home has to have been already foreclosed, it cannot be in the process of being foreclosed. If you have a 550 credit score and 40% down you can buy a new home. You can get either a Fixed Rate or ARM and or Interest Only. […]
If you declared chapter 7 bankruptcy you only need to wait 2 years from the date of discharge to buy a home. It is very important to rebuild your credit with 3 secured credit cards right after your bankruptcy has been filed. When your 2 years seasoning on the bankruptcy is up you will have great credit again. Then you […]
If you’re a veteran, active-duty service member, or the spouse of a deceased veteran, you may qualify for a VA home loan—even if other lenders have told you no. Here’s why VA loans are such a powerful benefit:✅ No down payment required✅ No monthly mortgage insurance✅ Flexible approval – credit scores starting at 500 may qualify✅ Higher debt-to-income ratios allowed […]
Most lenders require a 620 credit score for FHA financing because they rely only on automated approval systems such as DU (Desktop Underwriter) or LP (Loan Prospector). At Barclay Butler Financial Inc., we can help borrowers with lower credit scores: 500–579 credit score → Eligible with 10% down 580+ credit score → Eligible with 3.5% down ✅ We offer Automated […]
The fastest way to rebuild your credit score or increase it after a BK, foreclosure, deed in lieu of or a short sale is to get a credit card most likely it will have to be a secured credit card. If you happen to be a person without any credit this will work also. A credit card is considered revolving […]
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