Sometimes the score doesn't make any sense.My written criteria says that the applicant must have a credit report that assures the landlord the rent will be paid on time.

We contacted the title company and they assured us that they had paid the money and filed the 8288.

Everything would be done to code spec. if not better just to assure there would be no problems down the line.

I agree the Fed will almost assuredly cut the rates at their next meeting.

Unless it is a small local or regional bank, you may be able to get the payoff number, and assuming you can get a hold of someone, you might get to submit a blind short sale offer, but rest assured they wont have a clue if there is equity.

heather, it appears that the HML that you spoke with would have basically been doing a collateral loan against your assets.look a little harder and i assure that you will find a HML in your area that will lend on the ARV (after repair value) of the property.

I can do nothing at this point but try my best to assure her that I am embarking on this venture with the family’s future and well-being as my #1 concern, and I will do my very best at all times to not make the family take a backseat to the business.I currently work a 9-to-5 corporate job in Manhattan, but am actively seeking a similar position closer to home.

The seller is well known and reputable, and he assures me it's not an issue.  

Hi Nick,Buying a house slated for a tax deed is much like buying a tax lien - you don't have 100% assurance that you will own the house.

Six months is more realistic, but I can assure you that if you really have to get paid back on time, and your luck is like ours, the building department will find a last minute problem or the sale will fall through a time or two.