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So how long does it take to clear underwriting and close the deal? An FHA loan can stay in the underwriting stage anywhere from two to six weeks, depending on how many issues come up. If you get a superstar underwriter, your file might clear his desk in a week or less.
Time is of the essence when buying a new home, so sticking to timeframes can mean the difference between closing or the deal falling through. Underwriting, the process by which a mortgage lender analyzes your home loan application for final loan approval, has a lot of bearing on whether your loan closes on time.hus, goverment-insured financing can take about as long as conventional financing to underwrite. FHA loans can stay in underwriting anywhere from two weeks to six weeks, depending on the number of issues that arise with a file, according to the FHA Handbook website.