If you have below average credit many places will get you loan, but you may not want that loan. You will have to put a large % down, pay points up front, get nailed with high interest rates, etc.
There is something that you may want to look in to though that not to many people search because it is not will known, and you don't need good credit for. Especially in this type of market many people are motivated to get out of there homes, or have bought investment properties but when the market turned they got stuck when there exit strategy was to sell. Many of these people are now sell "Rent to Own", which basically means you rent the house for a period of time and every payment you make, a percentage or all of that payment goes towards your purchase price ( deducted from your agreed upon purchase price). There are no loans to fill out, credit worthiness is not as big of adeal as with banks. After one to four years you will be able to build up your credit and then at that time get regular bank financing. The entire time most of your rent payments have decresed what you own the seller and built equity into your new home.
Just look in the paper for "rent to own" there will be plenty.
and the terms are usually very negotiab;e
If you have additional questions check out the website.
2006-07-14 15:28:50
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answered by Vibe 2
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Yes, and it is found in the wonderful world of subprime lending. I have been on the subprime side for several years now and there are many programs out there for you. Your best bet would be to find a Mortgage Broker to assist you in finding the best product out there. First you need to think about what you do have. When you say you have no credit do you mean that you have no tradelines but still have at least one credit score reporting? or do you mean that you have no tradelines and no score? If the first applies to you that isn't necessarily a problem, if you have no scores and no tradelines they will have nothing to base the decision of the loan on. In that case your best bet would be to open a tradeline with a gas card or something to that nature. If you do make sure that you charge something on it monthly and that you also pay this monthly. After about 3 months it will be reporting on your credit. While aquiring debt for more debt is not necessarily my recommendation that is the safest way to get yourself started in my opinion. Good luck and remember if you don't fully understand the process you have the right to ask questions, you need to understand what is going on so that you make the decisions you will be happy with a few years down the road.
2006-07-14 13:47:53
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answered by Anonymous
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There are other factors to consider, besides credit. Medical Bills are Over looked buy underwriting (since medical is a un-forseen event), where as credit cards, are looked at (since you purchased items on a credit card.) Also, Job time of 2 years, Rental history for 2 years is looked at. What collections & judgements are on your credit report. Some collections may not have to be paid off. Judgements may need to be paid off - depends on the Lender and Their Underwriter. All of these are taken in as a factor on getting a home loan. Credit can be worked on, by adding alternative credit. If you are paying regularly on a cell phone, auto insurance, rent, etc - these are called alternative credit.. All is not HOPELESS - ok - take a deep breath. If your credit score is 500 or higher, anything is workable, with a seller second - etc the higher the credit score the better. Lenders look at the middle score...of the 3 scores. If you only have 1 score or 2 scores (have seen it), it is still workable....but unless a lender sees the whole picture - credit - income - job time, etc - than you will not have a "true" picture of what you can afford - Hope this helps - There are also Government programs out there, but they too are looking for job time, etc.....They are not so much looking a credit - but the other factors are taken into consideration. With a government loan - collections and judgements will have to be paid (most ppl do not know that) but for FHA it is true.... Good Luck, and if I can help in any way check out my web site, for links to all the credit reporting agency's and other useful information.
http://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/welcomeAction.do
Welcome to the USDA Income and Property Eligibility Site
1. This site is used to determine eligibility for certain USDA home loan programs. In order to be eligible for many USDA loans, household income must meet certain guidelines. Also, the home to be purchased must be located in an eligible rural area as defined by USDA.
To learn more about a USDA home loan program, click on the Loan Program Basics link on the left side of this screen and select one of USDA's home loan programs.
To determine if a property is located in an eligible rural area, click on the Property Eligibility link on the left side of the screen and select a Rural Development program. When you select a Rural Development program, you will be directed to the appropriate property eligibility screen for the Rural Development loan program you selected.
To determine income eligibility of an applicant/household, click on the Income Eligibility link on the left side of the screen and select a Rural Development program. When you select a Rural Development program, you will be directed to the appropriate income eligibility screen for the Rural Development loan program you selected.
To find out how to apply for a Rural Development Loan, click on the Contact Us link on the left side of the screen and then select a Rural Development Loan program.
Rural Housing Direct Loans are loans that are directly funded by the Government. These loans are available for low- and very low-income households to obtain homeownership. Applicants may obtain 100% financing to purchase an existing dwelling, purchase a site and construct a dwelling, or purchase newly constructed dwellings located in rural areas. Mortgage payments are based on the household's adjusted income. These loans are commonly referred to as Section 502 Direct Loans.
2. Purpose: Section 502 loans are primarily used to help low-income individuals or households purchase homes in rural areas. Funds can be used to build, repair, renovate or relocate a home, or to purchase and prepare sites, including providing water and sewage facilities.
Eligibility: Applicants for direct loans from HCFP must have very low or low incomes. Very low income is defined as below 50 percent of the area median income (AMI); low income is between 50 and 80 percent of AMI; moderate income is 80 to 100 percent of AMI. Click here to review area income limits for this program. Families must be without adequate housing, but be able to afford the mortgage payments, including taxes and insurance, which are typically within 22 to 26 percent of an applicant's income. However, payment subsidy is available to applicants to enhance repayment ability. Applicants must be unable to obtain credit elsewhere, yet have reasonable credit histories. Elderly and disabled persons applying for the program may have incomes up to 80 percent of area median income (AMI).
Terms: Loans are for up to 33 years (38 for those with incomes below 60 percent of AMI and who cannot afford 33-year terms). The term is 30 years for manufactured homes. The promissory note interest rate is set by HCFP based on the Government’s cost of money. However, that interest rate is modified by payment assistance subsidy.
Standards: Under the Section 502 program, housing must be modest in size, design, and cost. Modest housing is property that is considered modest for the area, does not have market value in excess of the applicable area loan limit, and does not have certain prohibited features. Houses constructed, purchased, or rehabilitated must meet the voluntary national model building code adopted by the state and HCFP thermal and site standards. Manufactured housing must be permanently installed and meet the HUD Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards and HCFP thermal and site standards.
Approval: Rural Development officials should make a decision within 30 days of the Rural Development office's receipt of the application.
Basic Instruction: 7 CFR Part 3550 and HB-1-3550
Section 502 Guaranteed Loan Program:
1. Section 502 loans are primarily used to help low-income individuals or households purchase homes in rural areas. Funds can be used to build, repair, renovate or relocate a home, or to purchase and prepare sites, including providing water and sewage facilities.
Eligibility: Applicants for loans may have an income of up to 115% of the median income for the area. Area income limits for this program are here. Families must be without adequate housing, but be able to afford the mortgage payments, including taxes and insurance. In addition, applicants must have reasonable credit histories.
Approved lenders under the Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan program include:
Any State housing agency;
Lenders approved by:
HUD for submission of applications for Federal Housing Mortgage Insurance or as an issuer of Ginnie Mae mortgage backed securities;
the U.S. Veterans Administration as a qualified mortgagee;
Fannie Mae for participation in family mortgage loans;
Freddie Mac for participation in family mortgage loans;
Any FCS (Farm Credit System) institution with direct lending authority;
Any lender participating in other USDA Rural Development and/or Farm Service Agency guaranteed loan programs.
Terms: Loans are for 30 years. The promissory note interest rate is set by the lender.
There is no required down payment. The lender must also determine repayment feasibility, using ratios of repayment (gross) income to PITI and to total family debt.
Standards: Under the Section 502 program, housing must be modest in size, design, and cost. Houses constructed, purchased, or rehabilitated must meet the voluntary national model building code adopted by the state and HCFP thermal and site standards. New Manufactured housing must be permanently installed and meet the HUD Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards and HCFP thermal and site standards. Existing manufactured housing will not be guaranteed unless it is already financed with an HCFP direct or guaranteed loan or it is Real Estate Owned (REO) formerly secured by an HCFP direct or guaranteed loan.
Approval: Rural Development officials have the authority to approve most Section 502 loan guarantee requests.
Basic Instruction:7 CFR Part 1980.
2006-07-13 23:44:09
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answered by W. E 5
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