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Can you get a bank loan for a foreclosed home?
Emily Schmidt 
With short sales or bank-owned (also called real-estate-owned or REO) properties, you can finance the purchase with a mortgage. In fact, it’s common to do so. Wells Fargo says approximately 60% of its foreclosed homes are purchased with financing. You might wait months for a bank to approve a short sale.
What is the difference between a foreclosure and a bank-owned property?
When the homeowner agrees to a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, the property becomes part of the bank’s portfolio of assets. Foreclosed properties not sold at the public auction are repossessed and become bank-owned. Bank-owned properties, also called REOs or real estate owned, have completed the foreclosure process.
What happens when you buy a bank owned property?
Buying a Bank-Owned Property. A bank-owned or real estate owned (REO) property is one that has reverted to the mortgage lender after the home fails to sell in a foreclosure auction. Once the bank owns the property, it will handle eviction (if necessary), pay off tax liens and may do some repairs.
Can a bank buy a house that is in foreclosure?
Because the bank now owns the house, real estate investors can be confident in the fact that the investment property has been cleared of any legal issues that may have been present in other stages of the foreclosure. The bank will have to evict the tenants and then list the investment property for sale with a real estate agent.
Where can I find Bank of America foreclosure listings?
Consider Bank of America as a source for REO properties when you are looking to take advantage of today’s affordable housing. Search for homes on the Bank of America Real Estate Center to access Bank of America foreclosure listings and information. You should work with a real estate agent who is experienced with REO properties.
Can a bank hold on to a repossessed property?
More specifically, banks aren’t in the business of holding onto loans that aren’t producing any returns. Therefore, it’s safe to assume they are more than willing to part ways with the properties they have repossessed.
