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 […]

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 […]