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Home Loans For People With Poor Credit - Understanding The Requirements For a Subprime Mortgage


Home loans for people with poor credit demand that you understand the requirements for a subprime mortgage loan to get the best rates and terms. By satisfying the requirements, you can be assured of securing a subprime mortgage to buy a home.

Time To Rebuild Credit

Depending on subprime mortgage lenders, you can be approved for a mortgage loan after two to three years of a foreclosure or bankruptcy. Within those three years, by making regular payments, you can end up having a good credit score.

If you simply have a poor credit score due to late payments, you will probably still qualify for a subprime mortgage. However, the longer period you have of on time payments, the better your score and rates will be.

Down Payments

Down payments reduce the risk for mortgage lenders. So with a FICO score of 600, you could apply for a zero down mortgage. A FICO score of 585 or higher will require at least 5% down.

Debt To Income Ratio

Another factor in subprime lending is your debt to income ratio. The amount you pay out for loans, like credit cards and car payment, are deducted from your income's buying power. The less debt you have, the more you can qualify to borrow. The less debt you have, also makes you more appealing to mortgage lenders, even with poor credit.

Cash Reserves

Subprime mortgage lenders also take a look at your cash reserves in determining your credit risk. Mortgage lenders like to see a minimum of two month's worth of payments in a savings account or bonds. A larger cash reserve will increase the likelihood of your mortgage loan's approval.

Be Your Own Advocate

Subprime mortgage lenders offer a service to people who would not otherwise qualify for a mortgage loan. But, you still need to be your own advocate and compare subprime lenders. Interest rates, fees, and terms vary widely in the financing industry, so research to find the best deal.

The internet allows for easy comparison of subprime mortgage brokers with instant quotes. You can also find better financing deals online, since Internet subprime lenders have lower overhead and personnel costs.

To view our list of our most recommended bad credit mortgage lenders online, visit this page: Recommended Bad Credit Mortgage Lenders Online.

Carrie Reeder is the owner of ABC Loan Guide, an informational website about various types of loans.







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