FHA typically offers more lenient credit
qualifying than conventional lenders.
Not exact matches
Qualified buyers can purchase with $ 0 down and considerably lower credit scores
than what
conventional lenders typically require.
Let's look at a few scenarios, why you do not
qualify for
conventional financing and why you should use a mortgage expert rather
than becoming a rate shopper and get a better understanding of your needs and the difference between Home Equity Loan rates &
lenders:
I do realize that every
lender is going to be different and that there are a lot of factors that come into play when trying to
qualify for a loan (FHA 203k specifically)- but, my current situation is a little less
conventional than most.
Instead, the agency guarantees repayment to
lenders if a borrower defaults, so that the
lenders know they won't lose money on the deal, thus allowing them to offer competitive mortgage rates on loans that are easier to
qualify for
than conventional home loans.