As of this writing, approximately 42.5 million households in the U.S. own one or more dogs and the total number of dogs in the country is in excess of 73 million. Canada, has approximately 6 million pet dogs. In Western Europe there are around 43 million pet dogs.he largest push to find out, at least how many pet dogs there are, has come from the pet food industry's market research. This is a big industry and in the United States alone over 40 billion dollars is spent each year just to buy dog food.
Wait at Least Two Years. Hereâs where you will need patience: You should wait at least 24 months after your bankruptcy is discharged to apply for a mortgage. You may be able to get a mortgage sooner but the terms, like interest rates, wonât be as attractive as they would be if you waited two years.
Chapter 13 bankruptcies can be a little different. You might be able to land a conventional loan two years after a Chapter 13 discharge. FHA and VA loans are even more lenient. Borrowers can be eligible for these government-backed loans just a year removed from filing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy.