Can I get FHA with charge-offs?
Often yes. FHA usually does not require charge-offs to be paid before closing, but the underwriter wants to see they are old, isolated, or explained.
What this actually means.
Recent charge-offs hurt more than aged ones. An ongoing pattern of charge-offs hurts more than one isolated incident with a clear story. Lender overlays may add requirements.
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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