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Mortgage Loan Guidelines: How Mortgage Lenders Rate Your Credit Scores


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If you are considering purchasing a home or refinancingyou can go to quickenloans.com or lendingtree.com along with local mortgage lenders in your areato determine what loan will best suit youand your family.  You can compare closing costs, APR's and Par rates to determine what loan will best serve yourand your family's long-term interests.


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General Guideline of How Lenders Rate Credit Scores





720-higher A





Take your choice of loans at the lowest cost, including risk-based loans such as stated Income and Interest Only. Be aware that stated Income and Interest Only loans are more difficult now even with scores over 720.


620-719 A-





You qualify for conforming, conventional loans. You’ll pay slightly more for risk based loans.


600-619 B





You may take a FHA/VA loan or even a low-downpayment loan with desktop underwriting. FHA/VA now require a middle score of 620 or higher.


575-599 C





You can qualify for a sub-prime loan, but your interest rate will be significantly higher. Expect a prepayment penalty.





500-559 D





Most lenders will deny your loan: but there are a few “hard money” sub-prime lenders who will approve a loan if you have sufficient down payment. Mortgage brokers have access to these wholesale lenders.


Only the rare sub-prime lender will approve a loan for someone with a score below 500, and a large down payment will be required---usually 25 to 50 percent. Other conditions will apply as well.





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If your home is foreclosed--5 year moratorium on purchase of another house with most lenders

After Bankruptcy Discharge (Chapter 13) you can apply for a loan if middle score is 620 or more.

Chapter 7 with no foreclosure FHA loan available after 3 years.

Judgments on your credit report. Judgments must be paid.

Judgments not paid will stop the progress of your score going up.

 


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