Here are general guidelines for how long a borrower must wait to obtain
financing after a short sale.
I have a lot of people call me to get pre-qualified to purchase a home using FHA
financing after a short sale.
Not exact matches
In fact, you may be able to secure
financing after just two years (and some lenders, like Veterans United, may have no required waiting period
after most
short sales).
Although I agree with FHA policy not to accommodate «flippers» and those playing the distressed market solely for their own gain, I question whether it's necessary to delay FHA
financing for delinquent borrowers with documented hardship — for example, someone who's had to sell a home with a
short sale after long - term unemployment, illness, or loss of income due to death or divorce.
Speak with a loan expert about our expanded guidelines, such as
financing 12 months
after a previous
short sale.
Leroy seller
financing is always a great alternative
after going through a
short sale if you can find a seller who will offer that!
There's often a four - year wait
after a
short sale before buyers can secure conventional
financing.