I qualify for a VA loan but had a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. Can I buy a home now?

I qualify for a VA loan but had a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. Can I buy a home now?

The answer to this question is the same as most home loans such as FHA, VA, CalSTRS etc; it’s case by case and it will really payoff to have a free consultation with me. Here is how most banks would look at the situation. In this case I am looking at Wells Fargo for my client.

How long does a BK have to be discharged for a 100% VA purchase?

Answer: If any of the included debts are with Wells Fargo or Wachovia, then 7 years. Otherwise, 2 years.

If 1-2 years old, then see below:

Use both of the following credit requirements to determine that the applicant or spouse is a satisfactory credit risk:

• The applicant and/or spouse have obtained consumer items on credit subsequent to the bankruptcy and has satisfactorily made the payments over a continued period.

• The bankruptcy was caused by circumstances beyond the control of the applicant (for example, unemployment, prolonged strikes, medical bills not covered by insurance). Divorce is not considered a circumstance beyond control of the applicant and/or spouse. If the bankruptcy was caused by failure of the business of a self-employed applicant, it may be possible to determine that the applicant is a satisfactory credit risk if:

1. The applicant obtained a permanent position after the
Business failed
2. There is no derogatory credit information prior to
Self-employment
3. There is no derogatory credit information subsequent to
The bankruptcy, and
4. Failure of the business was not due to the applicant’s
Misconduct.

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