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Bank foreclosures are homes or properties that are now owned by banks and lenders. The banks own them as a result of foreclosure or default on a mortgage. Previous owners of the property had fallen behind in their mortgage payments and the bank foreclosed and repossessed the house. These types of homes are one of the easiest and safest ways to buy foreclosures.

When buying bank foreclosures, there is always room for negotiation on the asking price. You can negotiate a lower down payment, a lower percentage rate if financing or ask for money for closing costs. However you must ask for these concessions as they will not likely be openly offered.

Another reason bank foreclosures are easy to buy is that there are generally no other judgments or liens on the property. There are usually no back taxes and you don't have to feel bad about evicting tenants or the homeowner, as the bank has already taken care of that problem. The bank is also usually very good about letting you access the property and have various inspections.

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