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Post Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 7:10 pm    Post subject: fha requirement
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what is the score needed for this and what kind of income.
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Post Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 7:13 pm    Post subject:
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Hi haok23, FHA loans do require a minimum fico score of 620. There is not set income for an fha loans it all depends on how much the mortgage is your trying to get and etc...
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Post Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 9:59 pm    Post subject: FHA Loan Requirements
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Hello,

That's a loaded question but I'll attempt to answer it. Firslty, I'm going to assume that you're not purchasing a HUD Home which means you'll have to put down atleast 3.5% of your own money to qualify for an FHA loan. The 3.5% donw payment can be gifted from a relative. Next, we need to document your income, employment, assets, etc. To be honest, the best thing to do is gather your documents, sit down with an FHA approved lender and complete a full loan application.

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Post Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 8:18 am    Post subject:
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we would all love to assist you, but since blatant advertising is prohibited in the site guidelines, most of us avoid doing so.
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Post Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 3:09 am    Post subject: hii
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for FHA loan, minimum score of 620 is required....
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Post Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 10:20 pm    Post subject: Can do FHA Loan in Phoenix AZ. with 560 middle credit score
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Hello,

Quick update. I have a lender in Phoenix AZ. that will do an FHA loan with a 560 middle credit score! Just funded one Smile

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Post Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 7:54 am    Post subject:
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how ugly are those rates, blair?
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Post Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 8:00 am    Post subject:
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minimum score required is 620.
But most important is you should be employeed.
Employment is required.
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Post Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 9:05 am    Post subject: FHA Score
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Many lenders have a minimum score of 620.

There are a couple lenders who have a minmum 500 score. You have to seek them out, which you may be doing with this post.

Need to note in what state the property is located. Not all lendesr lend in every state.

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Post Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2009 8:08 am    Post subject:
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HI jveenstra,

Is it anyone allow loan on 500 credit score?
I DOUBT..........
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Post Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 1:25 pm    Post subject: FHA Loan - 560 Credit Score - Rates
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Hello George,

The rates are not bad. The borrower will take a .250 hit to rate for the 560 credit score.

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Post Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 8:25 am    Post subject:
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wow...that's pretty good actually. so if i know of anyone who wants to live in the shadow of El Capitan, and who has a miserable credit score, i'll let you know, Blair.
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Post Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 12:30 pm    Post subject: Lenders under 620
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There are several lenders that I am aware of the offer under a 620...most of them are portfolio lenders and will manually underwrite the file regardless of the DU/LP findings. What I have personally experienced is the only canidates for a Refinance or a Purchase under 620 is someone who's problems are over 24-36months old. Typically they are looking for someone with low ratios, no gifts allowed, no co-signers allowed, reserves, and no lates in the last 12-24 months.....

Its a catch 22, if the borrowers had a great payment history, the would most likely be above 620...if they have a few lates, that is probally the reason they are below it now.

It is a slow painful process
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Post Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 6:50 am    Post subject:
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FHA loan requirements:
Steady employment for two years
Any bankruptcy must be two years old
The foreclosure must be three years ago
The mortgage payment should be 30% of the gross monthly income
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Post Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 6:24 pm    Post subject: 550
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hello- i am looking to buy and i spoke with a broker and he said he cant help me because my credit score is a 550. My Father is willing to co-sign and he is giving my 10000 plus i have between 2-5000. So is there really nothing that i can do until my credit is fixed? I live in upstate NY.
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