Foreclosure is worse than bankruptcy

Foreclosure is worse than bankruptcy. (For additional help, please fill in the form below).

Reason #1: Foreclosure is now hurting people's ability to get another job or alternative housing. Applications many times include the question, "Have you ever had a property foreclosed on?", which often hurts applicants worse than the question, "Have you filed for bankruptcy in the last 7 years?".

Reason #2: Foreclosures are a matter of public record, while bankruptcies are only accessible as part of your credit report.

Reason #3: Lenders consider foreclosures more serious than bankruptcies. Homes can often be bought 2 years after bankruptcy. With a foreclosure on record, lenders may often decline home loans 4 years or more after a foreclosure.

Some Information About Bankruptcy

An arrangement must still be worked out with the Mortgage Company to repay the past due amount.
If you are 1 day late on any trustee payments your case "may" be dismissed, the stay will be lifted and you will be back in Foreclosure.
The Mortgage Company can work around the Bankruptcy and still Foreclose.

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