September 14, 2025

Hard Money Loans

Hard Money Loans: An Overview What They Are Hard money loans are short-term, asset-based loans primarily used by real estate investors. Unlike traditional bank mortgages, they are issued by private investors or lending companies and rely on the property’s value rather than the borrower’s credit history. How They Work Asset-based lending: Approval is based on the property’s value (collateral), not […]

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March 6, 2024

Buy a Home While in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Most people don’t realize this—but you can buy a home while you’re still in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. If you’ve filed Chapter 13, you only need to wait 1 year from the filing date and have 12 on‑time payments to the trustee to qualify. ⭐ Rebuild Your Credit the Right Way To prepare for approval, it’s important to rebuild your […]

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March 14, 2023

Fastest Ways to Rebuild or Increase Your Credit Score

Start with a Secured Credit Card A secured credit card requires a cash deposit (often $200–$500) that becomes your credit limit. Because it’s considered revolving credit (unlike loans, which are installment credit), it has a much stronger positive impact on your credit score. Why Revolving Credit Matters More Than Installment Loans Installment loans (car loans, personal loans, mortgages) add some […]

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March 14, 2023

Buy a Home Just 2 Years After Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

A Chapter 7 bankruptcy doesn’t mean homeownership is out of reach. In fact, you can qualify for a mortgage just 2 years after your bankruptcy discharge. 🔧 Rebuild Your Credit the Right Way Right after filing, it’s crucial to start rebuilding your credit. Opening three secured credit cards and managing them responsibly can help you restore strong credit by the […]

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March 14, 2023

VA Home Loans Available with Credit Scores as Low as 500 and Debt-to-Income Ratios up to 65%

If you’re a veteran, active-duty service member, or the spouse of a deceased veteran, you may qualify for a VA home loan—even if other lenders have told you no. Here’s why VA loans are such a powerful benefit:✅ No down payment required✅ No monthly mortgage insurance✅ Flexible approval – credit scores starting at 500 may qualify✅ Higher debt-to-income ratios allowed […]

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September 18, 2018

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 […]

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