FICO & Credit ScoresNovember 29, 2023What’s the Minimum Credit Score to Buy a House?What's the minimum credit score to buy a house? You should qualify with a score of 580-620. Learn how your credit impacts your mortgage.
FICO & Credit ScoresNovember 15, 2023Can I Buy a House with a 600 Credit Score in 2024?It's possible to buy a house with a 600 credit score, as long as you meet other mortgage requirements. Learn about 600 credit score home loans here.
FICO & Credit ScoresNovember 2, 2023Home Loans for Bad Credit: 7 Loan Options for 2024Bad credit doesn't have to stop you from buying a house. Here are seven bad-credit home loans that could help you qualify for a mortgage.
About MortgagesSeptember 13, 2023Buying a House After Chapter 13 BankruptcyNot only is buying a house after Chapter 13 bankruptcy possible, you may even be eligible during bankruptcy. Here's how.
Mortgage Lender ReviewsJuly 7, 2023The Best Bad Credit Mortgage Lenders of 2023It's possible to get a mortgage with a credit score of 580, or even as low as 540. See our list of the best bad credit mortgage lenders to find your match.
Buying a homeApril 24, 2023What’s a Good First-Time Home Buyer Credit Score?Credit plays a key role in qualifying for a mortgage. Read on to discover first time home buyer credit score requirements.
FICO & Credit ScoresDecember 29, 2022FHA loan credit score requirements: FHA for low-credit buyersAn FHA loan is the go-to mortgage for low-credit home buyers. Learn about FHA loan credit score requirements and what you need to qualify.
Buying a homeNovember 22, 2022How to buy a house with bad credit: 5 Steps you should takeBuying a house with bad credit can involve extra hurdles. Here are five steps to help you qualify for a mortgage and get the home you want.
ForeclosuresNovember 11, 2022Buying a house after bankruptcy: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 rulesBuying a house after bankruptcy is possible, but most buyers have a waiting period after Chapter 7 bankruptcy to get a home loan.
FICO & Credit ScoresOctober 31, 2022New lending rule will help low-credit and no-credit home buyersThe Federal Housing Finance Agency announced a new credit scoring model that will grant equitable mortgage access to more borrowers.
FICO & Credit ScoresSeptember 19, 2022A special purpose credit program could help you buy a houseMany home buyers feel sidelined due to bad credit, lack of credit, or financial disadvantages. A special purpose credit program could help.
FICO & Credit ScoresAugust 31, 2022Improve your FICO score fast with these 7 strategiesLearn how to improve your FICO score and qualify for lower mortgage interest rates and cheaper monthly payments.
FICO & Credit ScoresAugust 16, 2022What’s a good credit score to buy a house? 2024 GuideMany home buyers make the "good credit" tier of 680 and up. But you don't always need a good credit score to buy a house.
Mortgage Lender ReviewsJune 21, 2022Fairway Independent Mortgage Review for 2024Fairway Mortgage Review showing how the company compares to other top lenders for mortgage rates, customer service, and loan options.
FICO & Credit ScoresMay 17, 2022Why your mortgage credit score is lower than you thinkYour mortgage lender might pull up a lower credit score than you thought you had. Here's why, and how to check the right credit score before you apply.
FICO & Credit ScoresMay 6, 2022How to shop for a mortgage without hurting your credit scoreLearn how to shop for a mortgage and find the lowest interest rate without hurting your credit score. Start here.
RefinanceApril 28, 2022Credit score needed to refinance: Rules by loan typeYou don't need a perfect credit score to refinance. Here are the credit scores needed to refinance with each major loan type.
FICO & Credit ScoresMarch 7, 2022How to raise your mortgage FICO score fastYour mortgage FICO score has a big impact on your home loan. Use these ten tips to improve your credit score before you apply.
FICO & Credit ScoresJanuary 7, 2022What are your chances of mortgage approval?Many home buyers wonder if they can get approved for a mortgage. Learn what lenders are looking for and how to increases your chances of mortgage approval.
FICO & Credit ScoresDecember 17, 2021Mortgage shopping with a 640 credit score? You have optionsCan you get a mortgage with a 640 credit score? Yes, if you follow these guidelines and choose the right mortgage lender.