How Long After Bankruptcy or Foreclosure Can You Get an FHA Loan? The Real Waiting Periods

How Long After Bankruptcy or Foreclosure Can You Get an FHA Loan? The Real Waiting Periods

Douglas Wilkerson
Published on: 23/10/2026

How long after bankruptcy or foreclosure can you get an FHA loan? Chapter 7: 2 years. Chapter 13: 12 months. Foreclosure: 3 years. The real HUD 4000.1 waiting periods — and why ‘7 years’ is the wrong program’s rule.

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