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How long after a bankruptcy can I buy a home?
CHAPTER 7 WAITING PERIODS
FHA: 2 years.
VA: 2 years.
USDA: 3 years.
Conventional: 4 years.
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CHAPTER 13 WAITING PERIODS
FHA: 12 months of on‑time payments.
VA: 12 months of on‑time payments.
Conventional: 2 years from discharge.
WHY WAITING PERIODS EXIST
Risk rules.
Credit rebuilding.
Stability requirements.
COMPENSATING FACTORS
Strong income.
Low debt.
Re‑established credit.
NEXT STEPS
Confirm your bankruptcy type.
Check your discharge date.
Match your timeline to the right loan program.
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