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 […]

Non-QM Loans Available with Credit Scores as Low as 550

Most lenders require a 620+ credit score for Non-QM financing because they rely on automated approval systems. But Non-QM (Non-Qualified Mortgage) programs were designed for borrowers with alternative income situations — like self-employed individuals or those without W-2s — and can help you qualify even with lower credit.   📜 What Are Non-QM Loans? Non-QM (Non-Qualified Mortgage) loans were created […]

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 […]

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 […]