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Is it better to buy foreclosed homes Philippines?

Is it better to buy foreclosed homes Philippines?

To the Filipino, buying a foreclosed property in the Philippines seems like a practical real estate move. If you’re constantly on the hunt for bargain prices in condos, townhouses or house and lots for sale, foreclosed properties are a great real estate investment.

How do I buy a foreclosure in the Philippines?

There are two ways to acquire foreclosed properties:

  1. Purchase from a lender, such as a private bank or insurance companies. Interested buyers can inquire via websites or offices, or source listings through SPAV companies who help banks sell off non-performing assets.
  2. Auction from a government agency.

Is it good to buy foreclosed property?

The main benefit of purchasing a foreclosed home is savings. Depending on market conditions, you can purchase a foreclosed home for considerably less than you’d pay for comparable, non-foreclosed homes. Foreclosed homes are sold in “as-is” condition, and are typically unavailable for a walk-through before purchase.

What is an Oreo property?

OREO refers to properties owned by a bank as a result of foreclosure proceedings. When a bank owns a property, it can contract with a real estate agent to sell it.

What does foreclosure do?

Foreclosure is the legal process by which a lender takes control of a property, evicts the homeowner and sells the home after a homeowner is unable to make full principal and interest payments on his or her mortgage, as stipulated in the mortgage contract.

What is a foreclosure listing?

A foreclosure listing is a resource used by investors or purchasers of real estate property to evaluate a comprehensive list of foreclosed homes/properties by location and/or price.

What is a foreclosure sale?

A foreclosure sale occurs when the bank exercises its “lien” rights and sells a home at auction.