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13 Steps to Buying a Bank-Owned Foreclosure

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If that’s you, you may have heard that one path to a deal is buying a bank-owned foreclosure. There are pros and cons to consider when going this route, however, such as the fact that bank-owned properties often need more TLC than other homes on the market, and many are sold as-is. What’s a bank-owned foreclosure?

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What Is a HUD Home? Are the Savings Worth the Risks?

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HUD’s Office of Housing also includes the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), an agency that insures mortgage loans issued by FHA-approved lenders to protect against losses if a borrower defaults on a loan. If you’re searching for HUD homes, you won’t find them on most real estate sites.

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Tips on how to get foreclosure listings

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In February, pre-CARES Act, 10,438 FHA loans were in foreclosure. The notice is recorded at the county recorder’s office and off goes the loan to the foreclosure department. The homeowner has 90 days to bring the loan current. If it doesn’t sell, it becomes a REO (real estate owned), or bank-owned property.