Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Guidelines on FHA and VA Loans
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Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Guidelines on FHA and VA Loans

What is the waiting period to get a home loan after filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy?

FHA allows mortgage eligibility after 12 months of on-time payments if the bankruptcy trustee approves, and no waiting period after discharge. 
VA home loans are allowed after 12 months of on-time payments and trustee approval, and no waiting period after discharge. 
Conforming (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) lenders require a two-year waiting period after Chapter 11 discharge, and a four-year wait after Chapter 11 dismissal. 

Mortgage applications after recent bankruptcy filings may require manual underwriting, which can be stricter than automated underwriting. 

Manual Underwriting With Late Payments Mortgage Guidelines
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Manual Underwriting With Late Payments Mortgage Guidelines

Can You Qualify For Manual Underwriting With Late Payments? VA and FHA allow manual underwriting for borrowers who cannot get an approve/eligible per automated underwriting system. Manual underwriting guidelines require timely payments in the past 24 months. However, Gustan Cho Associates can approve manual underwriting with late payments in the past 24 months if the borrower had extenuating circumstances beyond their control. This is more so on VA loans versus FHA loans.