How to Get a Mortgage With Bad Credit

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How to get a mortgage right now, even with bad credit More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Anja Eckbo | permalink
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Let’s be honest, there’s a better than even chance that the average American has a FICO score that is, how to put it nicely, suboptimal. That doesn't mean they can't get a mortgage.
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For further reading: http://www.housingwire.com/articles/31227-how-to-get-a-mortgage-right-now-even-with-bad-credit ^[1]

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Home Loans for Bad Credit - Information and How-To | Zillow More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by chuck Denison | permalink
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Learn how to fix bad credit when finding a mortgage or refinancing. A FHA loan program may be your ideal option if your credit is poor - with down payments low as 3.5%.

For further reading: http://www.zillow.com/mortgage-rates/buying-a-home/finding-mortgage-with-bad-credit/ ^[2]

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How to Get a Mortgage With Bad Credit | Credit.com More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Clubic Chonchons | permalink
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There's a general belief you need to have 20% down and a good-to-excellent credit history. But you actually can get a mortgage with bad credit.

For further reading: http://blog.credit.com/2013/07/how-to-get-a-mortgage-with-bad-credit-67820/ ^[3]

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How to Qualify for a Mortgage with Bad Credit More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Marianna Nechypor | permalink
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Your credit history is one of the most important details lenders consider when approving you for a mortgage. Bad credit or a low credit score will compromise your ability to get a mortgage, as lenders will consider you at risk of...
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For further reading: http://www.wikihow.com/Qualify-for-a-Mortgage-with-Bad-Credit ^[4]

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Category: Fun | 9 years, 2 month(s) ago

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1. http://www.housingwire.com/articles/31227-how-to-get-a-mortgage-right-now-even-with-bad-credit

2. http://www.zillow.com/mortgage-rates/buying-a-home/finding-mortgage-with-bad-credit/

3. http://blog.credit.com/2013/07/how-to-get-a-mortgage-with-bad-credit-67820/

4. http://www.wikihow.com/Qualify-for-a-Mortgage-with-Bad-Credit