We all know lending guidelines change constantly so it’s always best to consult a loan professional about current guidelines. Following are the basic guidelines and wait times to purchase a home after Short Sale, Foreclosure or Bankruptcy using FHA financing: Short Sale of a delinquent mortgage (1 late payment or more) or an FHA insured mortgage: - Must be treated as foreclosure and a minimum three years must have elapsed since the date of pre-foreclosure/short sale completion. If FHA insured loan, CAIVRS will reflect claim paid. Short Sale of a Non Delinquent Mortgage (waiver of the 3 year waiting period): (0 comments)