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Bankruptcy, foreclosure and other life events are bumps on the road to sustainable homeownership. With the recent events of the housing bubble and subsequent crash, many people may want a second chance to be homeowners. These “Boomerang Buyers” (a term often used to describe people who had to rent post-2008 but are returning to the homebuying market now that the economy has improved) may not know all the specifics of required waiting periods after their foreclosure, short sale or bankruptcy.The below chart covers the typical waiting periods associated with these types of events. Of course, as an experienced Loan Officer and Sales Manager at Academy Mortgage, I have seen exceptions occur. Working with the best mortgage team can help you get back into a home faster than you may have thought was possible.

Give me a call today so we can cover the specifics of your life event and set a plan to make you a homeowner again.

Conventional
Foreclosure	7 years from date completed to the disbursement date of the new loan
Deed-in-Lieu of ForeclosurePre-Foreclosure or Short Sale	4 years from either the date of sale or from the completion date to the disbursement date of the new loan
Prior Loan Modification	2 years eligible with Fannie Mae DU approval
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy	2 years from discharge date 4 years from dismissal date
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy	4 years from discharge or dismissal date
Multiple Bankruptcy Filings in the Last 7 Years	5 years from last discharge or dismissal date
Jumbo Loan	Follow requirements specific to the proposed loan product

 

VA
Foreclosure Deed-in-Lieu of Foreclosure	2 years from date completed and title transferred back to lender
Pre-Foreclosure or Short Sale	2 years from credit approval date to date sale closed and title transferred to new owner
Prior Loan Modification	Must have a 12-month satisfactory credit history after the event
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy	1-year payout has elapsed with all payments made on time and permission obtained from court for new mortgage No wait time if discharged or dismissed
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy	2 years from discharge or dismissal date
Consumer Credit Counseling	1-year payout has elapsed, payments made on time, and agency permission for a new mortgage

 

FHA
ForeclosureDeed-in-Lieu of Foreclosure	3 years from date completed and title transferred back to lender
Pre-Foreclosure or Short Sale	3 years from the date of title transfer to FHA case number assignment
Prior Loan Modification	No wait period, but past 12 months’ credit history must have no late payments
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy	1-year payout has elapsed with all payments made on time and permission obtained from court for new mortgage No wait time if discharged or dismissed
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy	2 years from discharge or dismissal date
Consumer Credit Counseling	1-year payout has elapsed, payments made on time, and agency permission for a new mortgage

 

USDA
ForeclosureDeed-in-Lieu of Foreclosure	3 years from date completed and title transferred back to lender
Pre-Foreclosure or Short Sale	3 years from credit approval date to date sale closed and title transferred to new owner Less than 3 years may be eligible if all mortgage and installment debt paid on time within the 12 months prior to the sale
Prior Loan Modification	3 years from modification completion date
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy	1-year payout has elapsed with all payments made on time and permission obtained from court for new mortgage No wait time if discharged or dismissed
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy	3 years from discharge or dismissal date
Consumer Credit Counseling	1-year payout has elapsed, payments made on time, and agency permission for a new mortgage

 

Please Note: Shorter wait periods may be available under certain circumstances and depend on the reason for the derogatory credit event. Please refer to your Loan Officer for details.

 

All Loan Types: If a mortgage loan has gone through a previous modification, or the lender offered a short payoff, it is NOT eligible for a refinance.

All mortgage products are subject to credit and property approval. Rates, program terms, and conditions are subject to change without notice. Not all products are available in all states or for all amounts. Additional conditions, qualifications, and restrictions may apply. This is not an offer for extension of credit or a commitment to lend. MAC01215-1021324909

 

Sincerely,

Michael Burkes
Sales Manager Producing | NMLS #1427401
15333 N Pima RD 205
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(602) 908-9484 – Cell Phone
(480) 696-3026 – Office
[email protected]
www.AcademyMortgage.com/michaelburkes
LO State Lic: 0933965
Corp NMLS: 3113 |
Academy Mortgage – 15333 N Pima RD 205, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

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