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Bankruptcy Timeline
Warning! Bankruptcy approaching Alert! Bankruptcy dead ahead Cut back Seek an attorney Prepare Seek counseling File bankruptcy Personal financial course Finance a vehicle 341 meeting Chapter 7: Discharge FHA-insured mortgage Unsecured credit card Purchase home FHA-insured mortgage Chapter 13: Discharge Drops off credit report Drops off credit report
 
2 years Purchase home
 
A home can be purchased 18 to 24 months after a personal bankruptcy discharge, depending on a positive credit history.
Interest rates may be an estimated 2 points to 3 points higher than conventional rates.
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