Can I get FHA after foreclosure?
Yes, after a 3-year wait from the foreclosure recording date. Documented extenuating circumstances may shorten it.
What this actually means.
A short sale or deed-in-lieu typically follows the same 3-year FHA wait. Re-established credit, stable income, and reserves are scrutinized more carefully on a post-foreclosure file.
Where this can move.
Recent late payments, thin credit history, disputed accounts, lender overlays, and automated underwriting findings can change the answer.
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