how long after having a short sale can i get a usda mortgage?

www.imortgagelending.com >> USDA requires a 3 year waiting period. A short-sale is treated just like a foreclosure. Its based on the sale date of the property.

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I do a lot of USDA loans in MN, SD, and WI. The required waiting period after a short sale to obtain a new USDA Rural Development loan is 3-years. In theory, it can be less if you meet very stringent extenuating circumstance rules. The sad reality is regardless of your reasons, no one offers the extenuating circumstance options - so a full three years will be required. www.MortgagesUnlimited.biz/USDA