How Long Before You Can Get a Mortgage Loan Again?

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Written By: Emil Fleysher | Published Date: November 15, 2012, , ,

As a Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Attorney, I am frequently asked how long after Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, or Short Sale a mortgage loan can be obtained. While everyone's situation is different, the following table is a good overview. It elaborates on the relationship between mortgage loan, and bankruptcy, foreclosure, or short sale.

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy or Chapter 11 Bankruptcy4 Years
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy2 Years from discharge4 Years from dismissal date
Multiple Bankruptcy Filings5 Years if more than 1 filing within the past 7 years
Foreclosure3 - 7 years depending on extenuating circumstances which would require additional documentation
Deed-in-Lieu of foreclosure-Foreclosure Sale

 

Short Sale

2 years- 80% max LTV ratios4 years- 90% max LTV ratios

 

3 years from completion date

Greater LTVs can require up to 7 years

If you have questions about foreclosure, loan modification, bankruptcy, or other alternatives, please feel free to call my office at 888-886-0020, send an e-mail to emil@fleysherlaw.com, or complete the contact form below.

Emil Fleysher
Bankruptcy & Debt Lawyer

Emil specializes in consumer bankruptcy, debt settlement, and mortgage modification, offering a holistic approach to solving mortgage and debt problems. Emil listens to clients, understands their circumstances and goals, and helps them make the right choices by presenting all options and contingencies. 

He is dedicated to helping South Floridians regain their financial freedom from overwhelming debt caused by high interest credit cards, bad mortgage loans, and uninsured medical expenses.

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