Investor Home Foreclosures
  • Home value decreases impact investors more than homeowners. Some walk away
  • Investors purchased 20% of homes in 2007, 33% in 2005.
  • Many bought invested in homesin hot markets like California, Florida, Nevada and Arizona.
  • Risky home loan products that don't require down payments or proof of income.
  • Some home loans allowed the borrower to pay only the interest on the loan.
  • More than 30% of properties in the foreclosure process are owned by someone with a different address.
  • U.S. Government programs are designed for real estate investors.