Even if you did not reaffirm your mortgage (which we would not, in most circumstances, advise you to do anyway) in your bankruptcy case, there is absolutely no prohibition against your lender offering you a HAMP mortgage modification after receiving your Chapter 7 Discharge.

Can I refinance my home if I filed for Chapter 13?

With Chapter 13, FHA and VA loan borrowers may be able to refinance while they’re still in bankruptcy, after they’ve made a year of on-time payments according to their repayment plan. On conventional loans, you’ll need to wait 2 years after Chapter 13 discharge to qualify for a loan.

Can I get a loan modification after Chapter 7?

Find out about applying for a modification of your mortgage while in Chapter 7 bankruptcy. However, if, after you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, your lender agrees to a loan modification (often called a workout), there’s nothing in the law stopping you from modifying the loan.

Can you get a loan modification during Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

It is possible to receive a loan modification during both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. This would allow you to modify your loans and emerge from bankruptcy with an intact and current mortgage and fewer debts to pay.

Can a mortgage be modified in a chapter 13 bankruptcy?

Even though you’re paying mortgage arrearages through a Chapter 13 plan, you can still work with your lender to modify your mortgage. It’s not at all unusual for a borrower to file a Chapter 13 case to stop a foreclosure and then apply to the mortgage company to modify the terms of the loan.

How long does it take for bankruptcy court to approve loan modification?

Whether the bankruptcy court has to take action to approve the modification depends in large part on whether the case is Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. In a Chapter 7 case, which usually lasts four to six months, some lenders ask the debtor to obtain court approval.

Can you get a loan after Chapter 13 bankruptcy?

In Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you can keep assets like a house or a car as long as you have a reliable income. You can get court approval for a repayment plan over three to five years, after which your debts will be discharged.