For FHA loans, we know that the waiting period is either two years (Chapter 7) or twelve months (Chapter 13). If you’re planning on taking out a conventional loan, you’ll have a four-year waiting period unless you can show extenuating circumstances. If you’re looking to get a VA loan, you’ll need to wait two years after Chapter 7 or one year after Chapter 13. For a USDA loan, you’ll need to wait three years after Chapter 7 or one year after Chapter 13.

A Bankruptcy does not automatically disqualify a borrower from receiving an FHA loan. If your bankruptcy was discharged 2 years ago you may be eligible today for an FHA loan program. If you bankruptcy was discharged less than two years ago and you have extenuating circumstances you might still be eligible to qualify.  You can find out more by applying here!.   Same rule applies for borrower with chapter 13 bankruptcy.

For non-medical collection accounts when the cumulative outstanding balance is greater than $2,000 borrower may either pay-off the balance or, for the purpose of debt-to-income ratio (DTI), provide proof of a payment plan. If neither are an option, the lender must use 5% of the outstanding balance and include it in the borrower’s DTI calculation.