Big News for Homebuyers: Conventional Mortgages Now Available with No Minimum Credit Score

Until recently, a 620 credit score was the minimum requirement for a conventional mortgage. That’s no longer the case. Now, borrowers with lower—or even no—credit scores may qualify for conventional financing. 🏢 Why This Matters for Condo Buyers Most condos in the U.S. are not FHA approved. That used to limit options for buyers with lower credit scores. With this […]

5% down on a 2- 4 unit property

You can now put down 5% when buying a 3-4 unit with a conventional loan not FHA. The guideline recently changed from 20% down to 5% down. If you already have an FHA loan or the property cannot qualify for an FHA loan or if the seller is not willing to accept an FHA loan this is another option with […]

Why Use a Non‑Occupying Co‑Borrower or Co‑Buyer When Buying a Home?

A non‑occupying co‑borrower (sometimes called a non‑occupant borrower or co‑signer) is someone who signs the mortgage with you but does not live in the home. This person is typically a parent, relative, or close friend who is willing to use their income and credit to help you qualify. A non‑occupying co‑borrower (sometimes called a non‑occupant borrower or co‑signer) is someone […]

Thinking About Credit Repair Before Getting a Mortgage? Read This First.

Credit repair can be helpful—but only when there’s truly incorrect information on your credit report. If you hire a credit repair company to dispute all of your negative items, you may actually delay or completely prevent your ability to get a mortgage. ⚠️ How Credit Repair Companies Hurt Your Mortgage Approval Most credit repair companies dispute every derogatory tradeline, whether […]