Saturday, December 03, 2011

Preparing to Be A Homeowner Again

Tara-Nicholle Nelson writes in Inman News:
Homeowners facing foreclosure seem to be desperate to buy again. ... My advice is almost always this: Slow down! Most legitimate loan programs now impose a three-year-plus waiting period after a borrower loses a home to foreclosure, even if they would otherwise qualify for a mortgage based on their credit score, income and assets. Here are my four suggestions for how you can wisely use that waiting period to recover from a foreclosure -- these steps also do double duty in terms of setting you up for success and sustainability the next time you buy a home.

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