My husband and I found a REO that we both like (well I love). I applied online through a local Wells Fargo agent and she wants me to come in to talk about the loan, so hopefully that is a good sign we might get approved. Last time we got a flat out no. Anyway, only issue with the house is that the previous owners ripped out every bit of wiring, copper pipe, ceiling fan, toilet, and even the air conditioner unit out of the house so we need to see about getting a 203k loan. My husband is a contractor and can do the work himself. My question is should I disclose the full issues of the house to the loan officer, or just be vague?
I am also considering offering full asking price for the house, which is $99,900 orignally $119,900, all the other homes in the area comp at $140,000-$150,000, but my husband thinks we should offer $80,000. The listing brokerage that Fannie Mae has it listed as in being out of state so I'm sure they don't even know the problems with the house. Even the listing real estate agent didn't mention it to our agent. Opinions on that??