What is the expected length of employment time in order to qualify for the FHA loan? I worked in the insurance field from 07 until 2014. However, it was not always with the same company. I took time away from work to be a stay at home mother from 12-14 until last week actually when I started my new job. However, it is in a different field because I am now a pharmacy tech. Would a 2 year wait now be required or is it 6 months?