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how long do i need to wait after a FHA short sale to purchase another home using an FHA loan?
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home purchase, credit score is about 710
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It could be 3 years. However, if you defaulted on any type of government loan in the past, you may not be eligible for another one. See
https://themortgagereports.com/25610/how-to-buy-a-home-in-2017-after-a-short-sale
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