Earnest money on a HUD home

[Matt Hendrickson]

Hey all,

I'm looking to put in an offer on a HUD home. We are interested in putting in an offer, but aren't sure how or when the earnest money is required. Is the earnest money required to make an offer on a HUD home? I've heard from some on this board that all that is required for an offer on a HUD home is the offer itself, there is no where for a realtor to upload a pre approval letter or anything like that. Does that mean that the earnest money isn't required either?

If earnest money is required can I just take scan a check and send it to our realtor? Or does it have to be an actual physical check.

Thanks,

Matt