At FICO Score of 630, can I get mortgage or improve score?

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My FICO score is 630. I have credit card debt of 70K. Mine used to be 690 couple months ago(50k debt). I had to take money for personal investment(95% of credit line used).

I was thinking of buying an house(340k). What would you guys suggest? Will I get a mortgage with this score?

Wait until my score improves? I was thinking of paying off 90% of debt in 3-4 months.

Thanks

Samantha · Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 12:19 pm Post subject:

Hi Bill,

Welcome to MortgageFit Forums.

Is it a primary requirement for you to buy a home now? If you don't require it in a hurry, then I shall suggest you to go for a home loan after there is some improvement in your score.

With a score of 630 you will definitely qualify for a mortgage but the rate will not be as low as you would like.

It's a nice decision to pay off your major portion of your debt within the next 3 - 4 months.

At least you can think of going for the home loan after that. In the mean time your score will improve as you make the payments.

But it depends on your requirement. If home requirement is not an emergency then it's better to wait and get a lower rate.

God bless you.

For MortgageFit,
Samantha

blue · Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 12:28 pm Post subject:

Hi Bill,

You won't be able to qualify for the best rates with a score of 630 but you can get standardized rate or a prime rate.

You can check with different lenders the rate and the program that you may qualify and see if you can afford with your income and savings. The benchmark of credit score is different with different lenders and depends on the amount of risk that they are prepared to accept.

If the payment amount is not attractive to you, then you should wait for sometime and try to improve your score to get a lower rate.

Regards,
Blue

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I am surprised to get a response this quick. I will pay off the credit card debt first. I used to pay 300 for interest only with great balance transfer offers. Now it is getting into 600 with expired offers. It is making me nervous. I will pay off my debt and think about any new financial endeavour.

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In U.S. you can qualify for a mortgage with a score of 630, but I doubt whether you will get a prime rate. Rolling Eyes

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I shall suggest you to try for a score of 660 at least to get a better rate.

jameshogg · Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 12:48 pm Post subject:

680 can be a good score to get the most competitive rates although there are several competitive mortgage programs which allows you to qualify for a mortgage with a score 630.

It largely depends on the type of mortgage program that you choose alon with some other points like down payment that you can afford, your income andd your savings pattern.

So, depending upon your situation you have to take a decision. Smile

Paying off debts is always a good idea so that it never becomes a burden.

James

Samantha · Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 1:37 pm Post subject:

Hi Bill,

Don't panic. The intention of this community is not to frighten you but we try here to sort our problems by mutual discussion and thus help to take an appropriate decision. Smile

Paying off debts in time is always good and you should give maximum priority to it. Rest of the conditions will automatically favor you after that.

God bless you.

For MortgageFit,
Samantha

ckalvesmaki · Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 5:47 pm Post subject: Credit Scores

Bill,

There are a few misconceptions here. On a conforming loan with scores over 620 and even under 620 a broker lender can you a conforming approval. DU (desktop underwriter) evaluates risk and while your overall credit score does come into play, you are more likely to get a higher rate because of debt ratio and or a lack of reserves combined with the ltv. That being said it certainly doesn't hurt to sit down with a lender/broker and review your options. The debt has to be a concern since the min. payment has increased so much with the changes in the banking laws the first of the year. So the real question you have to ask yourself is: Do I want to take on more debt i.e a mortgage when the credit card debt is so high. While paying off 90% would be great as long you ratio you may want to use some of that money in the form of a down payment....just my $.02

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I OWE $15000 ON A HOME IN NORTH CAROLINA AND DO NOT WANT TO SELL THIS HOME [MORTGAGE $560 MONTH. I WOULD LIKE TO BUY A HOME IN ATLANTA, WHERE I NOW LIVE BUT I AM AFRAID MY DEBT TO INCOME RATIO WILL DISQUALIFY ME FROM PUCHASING A $240,000 HOME. I MAKE 5500 A MONTH, HAVE $30,000 IN STUDENT LOANS THAT I HAVE TO START REPAYING WHEN I FINISH SCHOOL. I HAVE NO OTHER DEBT. MY CREDIT SCORE IS $680. WILL I QUALIFY TO PURCHASE THIS HOME.

larry · Joined: 27 Jun 2007 Posts: 2598 349.41 Dollars($)

Hi FELECIA,

Welcome to the forum.

Your credit score is good and you have sufficient income. So you may get the mortgage. Have you yet shopped for any lenders? If not then you should do it.

The rates are low now. So it is a good time if you have sufficient income every month. How long are you in your present job? Have you made any late payments in the last 12 months? If you have then it may effect and create problems to get approve for the mortgage.

Feel free to ask if you have any further questions.

Best of luck,
Larry

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