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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.
Because it's based on many factors -- including the capacity of the borrower to pay back the loan, the credit history of the borrower, and any collateral the prospective buyer may be offering -- the process of underwriting, or determining the eligibility of a prospective client, can take from 48 hours to two weeks.nce the underwriting process has been favorably concluded, the lender will immediately issue a conditional approval, but will then ask for an appraisal of the property. It can take anywhere from 48 hours to a couple of weeks for the appraiser to inspect the property, then turn in a full report.