Posted on: 26th Aug, 2009 05:58 pm
I have a credit score of 630. And one judgement on my credit report that I am disputing (I do have documentation in my favor that has been sent in), other than that my credit report looks good. My spouse had good credit but does have alot of debt but is current on all payments and shows no delinquincies. We have 15K for a downpayment and would like to get a home loan for 70K. Is is possible to work with a home loan broker and get a loan or should we wait until we can improve our credit and save even more money (possibly 20% down)?
Hi Hawaii,
With a credit score of 630, you can apply for a FHA loan. If you are planning for a conventional loan, you would require a credit score of 720-740 and a downpayment of 20%. If you do not have a downpayment of 20%, lenders may not be interested in giving a conventional loan. In such a situation, you will have to wait for some time and try to improve your credit score first. You can also check out the given page to know more about improving your credit score:
http://www.mortgagefit.com/credit-rating/credit-repair.html
Thanks
With a credit score of 630, you can apply for a FHA loan. If you are planning for a conventional loan, you would require a credit score of 720-740 and a downpayment of 20%. If you do not have a downpayment of 20%, lenders may not be interested in giving a conventional loan. In such a situation, you will have to wait for some time and try to improve your credit score first. You can also check out the given page to know more about improving your credit score:
http://www.mortgagefit.com/credit-rating/credit-repair.html
Thanks
with a credit score of 630, you can apply for FHA loan, and it requires only 3.5% down payment
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Looks like you have close to 20% down payment. You will be able qulaify but the inerest rates may be higher
i don't see any reason for you to wait, unless you simply aren't ready. that, of course, is your personal decision to make. nevertheless, as noted, you would certainly be able to begin the process of buying. i don't think you'll find rates particuarly high at all, and i agree that fha is the way to go.
Down payment was never a problem but all I am concerned with interest rates which are really steep and I am not sure which way to go.
Best option for you is to get the dispute on your credit report cleared so you cna get a better interest rate.
I think you have to go for FHA as your credit score is 620.
That will be right decesion
That will be right decesion
where are you finding steep rates?
Hopefully your advice works sunnyca2009.
newportboc ,
FHA is the best option for mortgage. they offer chepeast interest
FHA is the best option for mortgage. they offer chepeast interest
Do not foget the MIP you need to pay with FHA