Wait times after Foreclosure, Short Sale or Bankruptcy

Wait times to apply for a mortgage after certain financial events; forclosure, short sale, or bankruptcy, varies from program to program. Please be advised that these regulations can change at any time.


Wait Times

FHA

CONV.

VA

USDA

Foreclosure

3 Years

7 Years

2 Years

3 Years

Short Sale

3 Years

7 Years

2 Years

Depends on circumstances

Bankruptcy chapter 13

1 Year (all payments on time)
2 Years Discharge
4 Years Dismissal

1 Year (all payments on time)

1 Year (all payments on time)

Bankruptcy chapter 7

2 Years

4 Years

2 Years

3 Years