WAITING TIMELINES
THE EASY PLACE TO FIND OUT HOW LONG YOU NEED TO WAIT AFTER A NEGITIVE LIFE EVENT.
Forclosure
Conventional - 7 years.FHA - 3 years from Transfer of title date.USDA - 3 years from Transfer of title date.VA - 2 years from Transfer of title date.
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Conventional - 2 years from discharge or 4 years from dismissal.FHA - 12 months histoory of current payments and a letter from bankruptcy Judge authorizing a home purchase.USDA - 3 years with established credit.VA - 2 years with established credit.
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Conventional - 4 years.FHA - 2 years with established credit.USDA - 3 years with established credit.VA - 2 years with established credit.
Short Sale/Deed in Lieu
Conventional - 4 years (min 5% down).FHA - 3 years from transfer of title date.USDA - NO SEASONING REQUIRED, but must recieve a GUS approval.VA - 2 years or no wait if no lates in 12 months.