Do You Have to Pay Off Collections to Get a Mortgage in 2026? The Real Rules for FHA, VA, and Conventional Loans

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October 02, 2026
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Douglas Wilkerson

Douglas Wilkerson (NMLS #1680719) is a mortgage broker with Freeman Douglas Corporation, a DBA of Edge Home Finance, helping homebuyers in Jacksonville and across Florida.

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