Bankruptcy does not automatically disqualify a borrower from obtaining an FHA loan. Minimum 2 years since discharge of chapter 7 bankruptcy. Borrower with less than 2 years’ discharge may qualify for financing so long as they meet the extenuating circumstances as defined by FHA/HUD. Same rule applies for borrower with chapter 13 bankruptcy. However, borrower with chapter 13 bankruptcy may still qualify if the bankruptcy has been discharged less than 2 years if the lender is willing to do a manual underwrite with satisfactory payment history under the chapter 13 plan.