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Can I qualify for a VA loan after a short sale on a conventional FHA fannie mae loan

my current loan is a conventional FHA loan. My job is moving out of state. I've nver missed a mortgage payment, however, my house has lost value and I will not be able to sell it and cover all the costs involved. It seems like the only option left is to pursue a short sale. Since I am a Vet, if I short sale the FHA loan, could I qualify for a VA loan and purchase a new home in another state? by murphy_745_875 from Virginia Beach, Virginia. Mar 23rd 2013 Reply


Joe Metzler (JoeMetzler)
#17 ranked lender in Minnesota - 4,843 contributions

I don't understand why so many people don't get this... A short-sale or foreclosure. Regardless of the reason, you just cost a lender a loss. Because of this, no new lender is going to overly interested in giving you a new loan right away. Loan programs vary, but VA regulations stipulate a two year waiting period following the short sale before a borrower can be considered for a new VA mortgage and during that waiting period, they will expect you to have a stellar credit profile. www.VA-IRRRL-Loan-MN.com

Mar 23rd 2013
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Phil Dumouchel (PhilDu)
#32 ranked lender in South Carolina - 2,249 contributions

spot on Joe...

Mar 23rd 2013
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Carlos Figueira (carlosfigueira)
#107 ranked lender in New Jersey - 199 contributions

Agreed, currently VA requires 2 years from date the short sale is completed.

Mar 23rd 2013
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Peter Botros (PeterBotros)
#70 ranked lender in New York - 895 contributions

agree with Joe

Mar 23rd 2013
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Michelle Curtis Loan Originator NMLS 401173 (MichelleCurtisLO)
#77 ranked lender in Florida - 2,245 contributions

Firstly , do you know if you can qualify for a new home and carry the debt on your existing home? Simple answer is no, not until a 2 year waiting period has elapsed. You might want to try and rent it out for a year, claim the rent, and don't claim a loss. This way it won't affect your debt to income or your credit and you should be able to qualify to buy a new home as long as the debt to income works. If after you buy your new home you want to try and sell then it won't matter! Call us or email us at 201-962-3555 or Team@BestMortgageOption.com for ano cost no obligation analysis of your situation.Ask for Michelle or Benny We will find the Best Mortgage Option to suit your needs!You can check us out at www.BestMortgageOption.com

Mar 23rd 2013
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Peter Savino (855411LEND)
#99 ranked lender in New Jersey - 332 contributions

Joes answer is right on

Mar 23rd 2013
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Jericho Cherry (Jerichocherry)
#54 ranked lender in Virginia - 1,107 contributions

Joe has given you the correct information..

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