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Bad credit won't necessarily keep you from getting a mortgage, but it
will mean paying higher interest rates in the subprime mortgage market.
Predatory lenders lurk in these waters. Learn how to recognize them,
and you'll be able to swim out of harm's way and freely shop for the
best deal.
When it comes to finances, many Americans have
skeletons in their closets. If you're in need of debt consolidation
help, you aren't alone. A record number of consumers across the U.S.-
both high-income earners and lower salaried workers-are faced with the
challenge of getting a mortgage while saddled with a bad credit
history. For that reason, many legitimate lenders have created
so-called "bad credit mortgages" to help people in similar situations. No money down The
most popular source for bad credit loans is the "sub prime" lender.
These mortgage companies deal almost exclusively with borrowers who
have poor credit, bankruptcy, and other debt management problems. They
even offer financing with no money down, great news for those trying to
buy homes when real estate prices are high. Expect to pay higher
interest rates in return for the risk the lender is taking by providing
a mortgage to someone with less than stellar credit. That's often a
small price to pay for the security of home ownership. After you get
back on your feet, of course, it's always possible to refinance into a
conventional type of loan at more attractive and competitive rates. Qualifying for bad credit mortgages A
credit score of 600 or higher will put you in a better position for
borrowing. If your score is lower, you can still qualify for a bad
credit mortgage if you have large cash reserves. If you can demonstrate
that you have enough extra savings to support yourself and pay your
outstanding bills for six months or more, you can make a strong
positive impression on a lender. You might also obtain an 80/20 loan,
which lets you borrow your principal plus your down payment,
effectively creating a zero-down transaction. Even
if you're doing business with a major bank, be sure to ask if they give
bad credit mortgages. Almost all the big banks offer this kind of loan,
so you have many options to take advantage of. There's no need to hide
those skeletons any longer. A bad credit mortgage can help put the meat
back on the bones of your credit, and turn your rating healthy once
again.
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