http://www.trulia.com/voices/Foreclosure/how_long_does_foreclosure_last_on_my_credit_report-137940en-ushttp://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Milwaukee_WI-570588/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Milwaukee_WI-570588/https://www.efanniemae.com/sf/guides/ssg/annltrs/pdf/2008/0816.pdf Here are the fnma underwriting guide lines if a person does a short sale or has been foreclosed. Keith Manson First Weber Group Certified Distressed Property Expert Greenfield,WisconsinThu, 25 Jun 2009 17:53:40 -0700http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Stockton_CA-629681/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Stockton_CA-629681/I've heard that a foreclosure lasts around seven years on your credit report, but that it is possible to buy around three years after a foreclosure. You might want to check a reliable resource on the web for a more direct answer. Check out this website for some useful information: www.loanapproval411.comThu, 25 Jun 2009 10:39:16 -0700http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Milwaukee_WI-570588/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Milwaukee_WI-570588/I have attached the fnma underwriting guide lines that will give you an idea and implication of foreclosure,short sale and dil. Hope this helps. https://www.efanniemae.com/sf/guides/ssg/annltrs/pdf/2008/0816.pdf Keith Manson First Weber Group Certified Distressed Property Expert Greenfield, WisconsinWed, 17 Jun 2009 14:45:55 -0700http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-48170-173414/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-48170-173414/I've heard 7-10 years, although you can apply for a new mortgage 3-5 years afterWed, 17 Jun 2009 14:37:05 -0700