According to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guidelines, sellers who short sell their homes or do a deed in lieu of foreclosure will be eligible to purchase again within 2 years if there are not late payments. Sellers with late pays will be eligible after 4 years. HUD says borrowers who experience foreclosure or short sales will be eligible after 3 years. So, sellers who bit the bullet early (2007) and let their properties go, may now be eligible for repurchase. Sellers who are interested in owning a home again should contact their REALTOR or local mortgage lender and get a plan in place to get back on the home ownership track. What a great country we live in!
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD
Positive change in their requirements. This should help a lot of families.
Blooming at Longwood Gardens
Apr 26, 2010 10:11 PM
Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties - Clarksburg, MD
301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA
Karen, I was certain that FHA changed it's rule for a minimum of 3 years. . regardless., this is great news for everybody.
Apr 26, 2010 10:25 PM
Real Living / Home Realty - Owensboro, KY
Owensboro KY Real Estate -270-903-2167 Homes, Cond
Roy - Love the photo! I am a gardener too and we have been having a gorgeous Spring here in Lexington!
kp
Apr 26, 2010 10:25 PM
Real Living / Home Realty - Owensboro, KY
Owensboro KY Real Estate -270-903-2167 Homes, Cond
Century 21 Belk Realtors Dalton GA - Dalton, GA
Guaranteed Rate NMLS# 2611 - Atlanta, GA
AL,AR,AZ,CA,CO,FL,GA,IN,MI,MS,NC,NV,SC,TN,TX,VA,WA
It's important to note that Fannie and Freddie require at least a 20% down payment if purchasing in the 2-4 year time frame.
Apr 27, 2010 12:44 AM
Real Living / Home Realty - Owensboro, KY
Owensboro KY Real Estate -270-903-2167 Homes, Cond
B4 U Close Home Inspections&Radon Testing (www.b4uclose.com) - Lexington, KY
The Central Kentucky Home Inspector, Lexington KY
It's always in the details. Moving on up! # 5 in Fayette County. Congratulations.
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May 12, 2010 12:35 AM
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