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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.