First-Time Home BuyersMay 10, 2024How to Use a Co-borrower When Purchasing a HomeIt's tough to buy a house with low income or poor credit, but using a co-borrower for a mortgage loan can help. Here's how co-borrowers work.
FICO & Credit ScoresApril 17, 2024Home Loans for Bad Credit: 7 Loan Options for 2024You can buy your dream home even with bad credit! Click to discover seven of the best home loans for bad credit. Begin the path to homeownership today.
FICO & Credit ScoresApril 11, 2024How to Raise Your Credit Score Fast | 2024 GuideYour mortgage FICO score has a big impact on your home loan. Use these ten tips to improve your credit score before you apply.
FICO & Credit ScoresMarch 22, 2024Can I Buy a House with a 600 Credit Score in 2024?It's possible to buy a house with a 600 credit score, as long as you meet other mortgage requirements. Learn about 600 credit score home loans here.
About MortgagesMarch 7, 2024Buying a House While in Chapter 13 BankruptcyNot only is buying a house after Chapter 13 bankruptcy possible, you may even be eligible during bankruptcy. Here's how.
FICO & Credit ScoresMarch 4, 2024What’s a Good Credit Score to Buy a House? 2024 GuideMany home buyers make the "good credit" tier of 680 and up. But you don't always need a good credit score to buy a house.
Buying a homeJanuary 23, 2024Decrease Your Debts and DTI Before Applying for a MortgageBuying a home requires making sacrifices and getting your financial house in order. Learn how to increase your chances of mortgage approval.
FICO & Credit ScoresJanuary 9, 2024What Are Your Chances of Mortgage Approval?Many home buyers wonder if they can get approved for a mortgage. Learn what lenders are looking for and how to increase your chances of mortgage approval.
FICO & Credit ScoresDecember 15, 2023Tips for Buying a House With a 700 Credit ScoreLearn how to buy a house with a 700 credit score, including the best mortgage types and tips to get the lowest mortgage rate.
FICO & Credit ScoresNovember 29, 2023What’s the Minimum Credit Score to Buy a House?What's the minimum credit score to buy a house? You should qualify with a score of 580-620. Learn how your credit impacts your mortgage.
Mortgage Lender ReviewsJuly 7, 2023The Best Bad Credit Mortgage Lenders of 2023It's possible to get a mortgage with a credit score of 580, or even as low as 540. See our list of the best bad credit mortgage lenders to find your match.
Buying a homeApril 24, 2023What’s a Good First-Time Home Buyer Credit Score?Credit plays a key role in qualifying for a mortgage. Read on to discover first time home buyer credit score requirements.
FICO & Credit ScoresDecember 29, 2022FHA loan credit score requirements: FHA for low-credit buyersAn FHA loan is the go-to mortgage for low-credit home buyers. Learn about FHA loan credit score requirements and what you need to qualify.
Buying a homeNovember 22, 2022How to buy a house with bad credit: 5 Steps you should takeBuying a house with bad credit can involve extra hurdles. Here are five steps to help you qualify for a mortgage and get the home you want.
ForeclosuresNovember 11, 2022Buying a house after bankruptcy: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 rulesBuying a house after bankruptcy is possible, but most buyers have a waiting period after Chapter 7 bankruptcy to get a home loan.
FICO & Credit ScoresOctober 31, 2022New lending rule will help low-credit and no-credit home buyersThe Federal Housing Finance Agency announced a new credit scoring model that will grant equitable mortgage access to more borrowers.
FICO & Credit ScoresSeptember 19, 2022A special purpose credit program could help you buy a houseMany home buyers feel sidelined due to bad credit, lack of credit, or financial disadvantages. A special purpose credit program could help.
FICO & Credit ScoresAugust 31, 2022Improve your FICO score fast with these 7 strategiesLearn how to improve your FICO score and qualify for lower mortgage interest rates and cheaper monthly payments.
Mortgage Lender ReviewsJune 21, 2022Fairway Independent Mortgage Review for 2024Fairway Mortgage Review showing how the company compares to other top lenders for mortgage rates, customer service, and loan options.
FICO & Credit ScoresMay 17, 2022Why your mortgage credit score is lower than you thinkYour mortgage lender might pull up a lower credit score than you thought you had. Here's why, and how to check the right credit score before you apply.