FHA Loans Available with Credit Scores as Low as 500

Most lenders require a 620 credit score for FHA financing because they rely only on automated approval systems such as DU (Desktop Underwriter) or LP (Loan Prospector). At Barclay Butler Financial Inc., we can help borrowers with lower credit scores: 500–579 credit score → Eligible with 10% down 580+ credit score → Eligible with 3.5% down ✅ We offer Automated […]

FHA loans with a 580 credit score and 3.5% down payment:

FHA allows you to buy a home with only 3.5% and a 580 credit score. Most lenders require 620-640 credit score, but there are lenders that will go down to a 580 credit score. ✅ Basic FHA Guideline Minimum credit score: 580 Minimum down payment: 3.5% ✅ Debt-to-Income (DTI) Ratios with Automated Underwriting (AUS) Housing (mortgage only): 46.9% Total debts […]