Credit Score Needed to Buy a House 2017
FHA minimum credit score is 500. New FHA policy requires a minimum credit of 500 to buy a house. In the old days FHA did not require any credit score. These changes went in to effect in 2010.
To buy a home you will need a minimum credit score of 500.
Borrowers with credit score above 580 require a 3.5% down payment. The down payment funds can be the borrowers own funds or a gift from a family member and up to a 6% seller's concession is allowed.
FHA does not have a minimum trade line requirement.
FHA allows borrowers with no credit score to qualify for an FHA loan.
If your credit score is below 580 new FHA changes require a 10% down payment. The down payment funds can be the borrowers own funds or a gift from a family member and up to a 6% seller's concession is allowed.
New FHA collection account guidelines
FHA does not require collection accounts to be paid off as a condition of mortgage approval. However, FHA does recognize that collection efforts by the creditor for unpaid collections could affect the borrower’s ability to repay the mortgage.
Bankruptcy guidelines
Bankruptcy - At least two years must have elapsed since the discharge date of the borrower and / or spouse's Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, according to FHA guidelines.
Foreclosure guidelines
Foreclosure - Foreclosure must have been resolved for at least 3 years with no late payments since the date of resolution.
Short Sale guidelines
Short Sale - FHA guidelines lets you qualify for a loan after three years from a short sale. FHA guidelines requires three year past from the date of sale of the property. If at the time of short sale your mortgage payments were not late for the previous 12 months there is no waiting period.
Get pre-approved for an FHA loan online.
What documentation will I need?
• Personal tax returns for the past 2 years with W2's
• Current pay stubs for the past month
• Bank statements for last 2 months (all pages)
• Sales contract
• Clear copy of Driver’s License (front and back)
• Clear copy of SS card (front and back)
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Mortgage World Home Loans is an online mortgage company specializing in FHA loans for first time home buyers. To buy a house with 3.5% down payment and a minimum credit score of 580 using an FHA loan, apply online.
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Minimum credit score needed to buy a house
FHA
Requires a minimum credit score of 500 to buy a home or refinance
VA
Requires a minimum credit score of 500 to buy a home or refinance
Fannie Mae
Requires a minimum credit score of 620 to buy a home or refinance
Freddie Mac
Requires a minimum credit score of 620 to buy a home or refinance
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