For those looking for a short-term injection of cash, for those 55 and over looking for extra income and who are planning on living in their homes for many years and are less concerned about leaving a legacy, it could be an avenue worth exploring. Other options include a line of credit or downsizing.
2017 FHA Guidelines. 1  Bankruptcy â You may apply for a FHA insured loan after your bankruptcy has been discharged for TWO (2) years with a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. 2  Foreclosure â You may apply for a FHA insured loan THREE (3) years after the sale/deed transfer date. Short Sale / Deed in Lieu â You may apply for a FHA insured loan THREE (3) years after the sale/deed transfer date. FHA treats short sale, deed in lieu and foreclosure as the same waiting periods.
It would depend on what type of loan you are doing. If you are doing a regular FHA loan, it should close in about 3 weeks. If you are going the HUD $100 down rout they seem to take a bit longer. Keep in mind that even when the financing is in place HUD/Pemco usually required 5 days to review the final numbers.f you are doing a regular FHA loan, it should close in about 3 weeks. If you are going the HUD $100 down rout they seem to take a bit longer.