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Can I qualify with old chargeoffs/collections on my credit?

Posted on: 18th Jul, 2008 02:10 am
Here's the situation;

My middle score is just over 600, I have charge offs and collections on my report that are over 6 yrs old... They should fall off about the middle of next year, However I want to buy a home right now, I did not file BK and have no judgments.

I was told by one mortgage broker, that lenders want all the derogatory marks removed or paid off before they would approve any loan.. This was for both conventional and FHA.

I currently have Lexington Law working to repair my credit, I'm confident my score will take a boost, but I doubt I'll be able to get all derogatory marks removed anytime soon.... My question is; Are their loans out available I can get into with these marks on my credit?... If I'm able to bump my middle score to 680-710, can I still get a decent interest rate?

The home I'm looking to buy is $250K and I can put 10% down + pay closing costs.

Please let me know... Thanks!

Nick
Here's the situation; My middle score is just over 600, I have charge offs and collections on my report that are over 6 yrs old... They should fall off about the middle of next year, However I want to buy a home right now, I did not file BK and have no judgments. I was told by one mortgage broker, that lenders want all the derogatory marks removed or paid off before they would approve any loan.. This was for both conventional and FHA. I currently have Lexington Law working to repair my credit, I'm confident my score will take a boost, but I doubt I'll be able to get all derogatory marks removed anytime soon.... My question is; Are their loans out available I can get into with these marks on my credit?... If I'm able to bump my middle score to 680-710, can I still get a decent interest rate? The home I'm looking to buy is $250K and I can put 10% down + pay closing costs. Please let me know... Thanks! Nick


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Posted on: 31st Jul, 2008 03:49 am
Hi janvijikla.

Welcome to the forum.

Is your real name Nick?

With 600 score you will not get approved for a mortgage with better rates and terms.

"I have charge offs and collections on my report " To get approved for the FHA loans these derogatory marks should be deleted.

"I'm able to bump my middle score to 680-710"
If you can improve your credit score to 680 to 710 points then you should be able get approved for better rates and terms.

Best of luck,
Larry
Posted on: 01st Aug, 2008 05:30 am
Can the moderators please remove the reference to my email address in post #9... I contacted support about this last weeks but no reply.
Posted on: 21st Aug, 2008 05:10 pm
Hi Nykolos,

The email address has been removed from your post as you've requested for it. On behalf of the community, I apologize if you haven't been given a reply.

Good luck
Posted on: 22nd Aug, 2008 05:21 am
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