Lenders continue to lower FICO requirements for new homebuyers


  The average agency FICO score for banks is high at 745, compared to 713 at nonbank lending institutions.  Both show FICO requirements are on the way down, but it's more pronounced at the nonbanks. Here's why. Source: Lenders continue to lower FICO requirements for new homebuyers   The nation’s major banks are continuing to … Continue reading Lenders continue to lower FICO requirements for new homebuyers

HOW DO I GET MY CREDIT SCORE THAT MATTERS


Source: HOW DO I GET MY CREDIT SCORE THAT MATTERS   What factors influence how long it takes to repair your credit? When a new client comes into our office to first go over their credit repair plan, they always ask the question, “How long will it take to bring my score back up?” Of … Continue reading HOW DO I GET MY CREDIT SCORE THAT MATTERS

How to boost your credit score for A Mortgage Loan Approval in Kentucky!


  Want to increase your credit score before buying a home? It might be easier than you think. Focus on these 6 steps and watch your score climb. Source: How to boost your credit score What Can Improve a Credit Score Keep Your Balances Low It’s important that you try to keep your balances at … Continue reading How to boost your credit score for A Mortgage Loan Approval in Kentucky!

Debt to Income Ratios for A Kentucky Mortgage Loan


Debt to Income Ratios for A Kentucky Mortgage Loan There are two debt-to-income (DTI) ratios on every loan: housing or front-end ratio and total or back-end ratio. The housing ratio tells us what percentage of the borrower’s monthly gross income is allocated toward the monthly principal, interest, tax, and insurance (PITI) payment. The total ratio … Continue reading Debt to Income Ratios for A Kentucky Mortgage Loan

Kentucky FHA Credit Score Requirements for 2014, Based on Lender Feedback


Kentucky FHA Credit Score Requirements for 2014,  We’ve spent the last few days querying mortgage lenders about their credit score requirements for FHA loans. Specifically, we asked lenders if they expect to make any major changes next year, as far as credit scores are concerned. As it turns out, FHA credit score requirements in 2014 … Continue reading Kentucky FHA Credit Score Requirements for 2014, Based on Lender Feedback