What credit score do I realistically need to even qualify for a home loan?
I am not talking about a great interest rate loan, but just baseline, what credit score do I need to qualify for a loan at all? Due to some student loan troubles over the last 12 months, my credit score plummetted into the 500s (from around 700), but I make 6 figures with minimal debt so I’m wondering where I need my credit score to be before I can even consider a mortgage.
You need a FICO score of at least 620 to even be considered for an FHA loan. Conventional loans want a score of at least 720 – 740, plus 20% down and closing costs.
The negative student loan problems could be enough to keep you from getting approved even IF you had a score in the high 700s. You may have to wait till you have 24 months of consistent, on time payments showing on the student loans.
If you are looking for the free credit score national site, check out this site
http://Free-Credit-Score-National.com/
Here you can check your 3-in-1 Report from all three credit reporting agencies and your credit score rating for free, fast and secure.
Hope this help,
March, 14th 2010 at 11:20 pm
a landline telephone gives you some points as it means the telephone company will give you credit and trust you to pay the bill
try different places, if you get a dodgy one the interest will be very high
have you tried your bank , ring them and ask
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March, 14th 2010 at 11:43 pm
You need a FICO score of at least 620 to even be considered for an FHA loan. Conventional loans want a score of at least 720 – 740, plus 20% down and closing costs.
The negative student loan problems could be enough to keep you from getting approved even IF you had a score in the high 700s. You may have to wait till you have 24 months of consistent, on time payments showing on the student loans.
If you are looking for the free credit score national site, check out this site
http://Free-Credit-Score-National.com/
Here you can check your 3-in-1 Report from all three credit reporting agencies and your credit score rating for free, fast and secure.
Hope this help,
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