After foreclosure guidelines FHA, Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac follow

These are the general guidelines that FHA, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac follow when considering a loan after a short sale or foreclosure: 

Short sale with FHA Loan

• Can purchase right away with no mortgage default
• 3 year wait if in default at the closing
• Reduced wait if the borrower has re-established good credit and can show extenuating circumstances

Short Sale With Fannie Mae Loan

• 2 year wait if the borrower puts 20% down
• 4 year wait if the borrower puts between 10% to 20% down
• 7 year wait if the borrower puts less than 10% down
• 2 year wait if the borrower can show extenuating circumstances and puts more than 10% down

Short Sale with Freddie Mac Loan

• 4 year wait before being able to get a loan
• 2 year wait if the borrower can show extenuating circumstances

Foreclosure with an FHA Loan

• 3 year wait before being able to get a loan
• Reduced wait if the borrower can show extenuating circumstances and re-establishes good credit

Foreclosure with a Fannie Mae Loan

• 7 year wait from the completed foreclosure sale date
• 3 year wait if the borrower can show extenuating circumstances. Additional underwriting requirements apply for 4 years after a 3 year waiting period.
• 7 year wait for a 2nd home, cash out re-financing, or an investment property

Foreclosure with a Freddie Mac Loan

• 5 year wait from the completed foreclosure sale date
• 3 year wait if the borrower can show extenuating circumstances

** As a side note a deed in lieu of foreclosure follows the same guidelines as FHA’s foreclosure policy, the same as Fannie Mae and Freddie Macs short sale policy.

Keep in mind these are general guidelines. If you are considering purchasing a home it is always wise to speak directly with a lender about your particular situation to see where you stand in regards to qualifying. And if you need to speak to a lender... let me know and I can give you a great referral.

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