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There is no fixed waiting period, but most people need time to rebuild credit first. Mortgage lenders look at your score, debt-to-income ratio, and payment history, settlement marks and missed payments weigh on all three. Many buyers spend one to two years rebuilding credit and saving before they apply.

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