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My wife and I are looking at a home that appraised for 137k 2 months ago, is on the market for 74k and would need a FHA 203k loan for about 25k to repair the well and odds and ends. The hitch is my credit score is only 600, is this possible or am I wasting time and need to continue to work on getting my score higher? by kheste_630_134 from Surprise, Arizona. Apr 13th 2012 Reply


Donald LaPlume (dlaplume)
#6 ranked lender in New Hampshire - 47 contributions

Hi Kheste,As some of the other posts note it is possible however it is not just the score that matters. When you consider a 203K loan it is really important to work with someone local. I have seen William Acres and Bert Carpenter post many times and their answers are spot on plus they are close to you. Give one of them a call and let them guide you in your purchase.Wishing you all my best, Don LaPlume

Apr 14th 2012
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William J Acres (William_Acres)
#74 ranked lender in Arizona - 8,728 contributions

There are lenders in AZ that will go below the 620 to 640 minimum credit scores.. I work with several of them... but without seeing you complete profile, I cannot say... you could improve your score, but have other things on your credit that would still prohibit you from getting an approval.. I'm here locally and would be happy to assist you.. 480-287-5714 WilliamAcres.com

Apr 13th 2012
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Bert Carpenter (BertCarpenter)
#37 ranked lender in Arizona - 2,431 contributions

It's not just the score, but why the score is where it is. Although there are several investors with programs that will work with you and your score, you need to work with someone who has the ability to help you get your score up so we can get your loan through any of the 203k investors out there. Why? It is much tougher and usually more expensive using the investors that will accept a lower score. Here at NOVA, we have a complete credit team dedicated to assisting clients like you to get the better score and the best program and pricing. Not everyone is capable of providing 203ks, and even some that claim they can, have never done one. Not only does NOVA have a great in-house 203k program, I have closed 3 of them in the last few months. Give me a call at 480-889-9000 and we'll get you squared away. ~ Bert Carpenter, The LoansA2z team of NOVA Home Loans ~ NMLS 40586 ~ www.LoansA2z.com

Apr 13th 2012
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