Can I get FHA after foreclosure?
FHA generally requires a three-year wait after a foreclosure is completed. The exact start date and any exception depend on the documents and the reason for the foreclosure.
What this actually means.
The lender must confirm when the foreclosure was completed and review the borrower’s credit since then. Short sales and deeds-in-lieu have their own timing rules, so do not assume the same date applies to every event.
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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