Can I Get an FHA Loan With a Credit Score of 580, 600, 650?
Unfortunately, this is not a yes-or-no question. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has some specific guidelines for borrower credit scores, and they are explained below. But the lenders that actually originate the loans can use their own standards as well. So it’s basically a two-tiered system of eligibility.
With that being said, there are certain industry-wide trends we can use to at least partially answer this question. Let’s begin on a positive note…
It’s possible to qualify for an FHA loan with a credit score of 600, 620 or 650. Anything below 600 is pushing it. Much will depend on your other qualifications, such as your income stability and your total debt load. Continue Reading