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I've defaulted on a student loan. Can my wife and I qualify for an FHA or have her apply alone?

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i have a student loan in default.  My wife does not.  We'd like to get a home before the $8k tax refund goes away.  Is there a way to qualify for an FHA just using her credit?  We'd need to report both incomes in order to qualify for the price we're looking at.  Is this possible or do I need to go through an entire year of student loan repayment before we can qualify together.
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June 30 - Humboldt Park
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If you have defaulted on a student loan then yes, your wife can go FHA without you. Or, you can contact the student loan people, make payment arrangements, then you could go on with her. FHA will deny you only if your student loan is CURRENTLY in default.

My office is in Bolingbrook. Give me a call if you would like to get a free pre-qual.

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call me at 615-320-9790 we are broker we might can help
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