-After a foreclosure you need to “work things out”.
-You will need a down payment if you want to purchase a home within 24 months of the foreclosure.
-You will need to have a ‘clean’ credit history after the foreclosure.
-You will need to show job stability.
-You will need “Reserves”
-Pay your rent on time, all the time
-Pay off any collections that may have accumulated
-Pay any judgments you have acquired
-Start a savings plan
-Contribute to your retirement accounts
-Establish new credit
-Monitor your credit report
-Find a loan officer with whom you feel comfortable as early as possible