Most loans are FHA guaranteed. You must wait at least three years according to FHA rules. Also , you must re-establish your credit so that you achieve a score that meets the guidelines set by lenders.
You would need to discuss this with a lender or two in your area. People who have gone through a foreclosure are sometimes approved for a subsequent mortgage but that depends on many factors such as the time that has lapsed since the foreclosure, whether your economic circumstances have changed, if you have a down payment, if you have stable employment and can afford the payments, etc.
you must restore your credit.
Ask your lender
Normaly your credit history will be damaged for 7 years.
Ask your lender.
Yes, you can. If you show good credit worthiness after foreclosure. Usually two years after. With at least 3 new accounts and with 1 account with a credit limit above $3,000.00.
Yes. Note that your credit score would be adversely affected.
It depends on who you're asking for a loan. But, maybe.
Never.....
If you nave all cash to pay for the foreclosure, and you are not trying to finance any part of the cost of it, then yes you can.
3 years
Yes, you get the best deal by buying a house at a foreclosure auction. You can read more at www.realtytrac.com/foreclosure/Auction/how-to-buy-homes-at-auction.html
A foreclosure will severally hurt your credit rating but you need to avoid using credit it costs you more than you can earn in the long run due to interest. Just save to buy what you want.