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Credit score of 713, can I buy a new home?

I currently make roughly 3k a month, my wife makes 2k a month, and we're looking to buy a home valued at 185k. My credit is 713, her's is 725 and this is our first home. Can we qualify for a mortgage? What would we need to put as a down payment? by joel.s_362_978 from Savanna, Georgia. Dec 13th 2011 Reply


Lawale Adewoyin (1stcrown)
#99 ranked lender in Texas - 6 contributions

You can put 3.5% down. I have some other questions,like bankruptcy? Shortsale? Please call me so I can get you apprpved. Or if you want gp pn my web site 1stcrown.com

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Christina Murphy (ChristinaMurphy)
#30 ranked lender in Georgia - 9 contributions

With the information you provided, yes, it looks like you could qualify for $185K. However, I would need a little more information, like what additional monthly debt you have. The credit scores sound good, and your wages can handle that payment. Depending on the program, you can go USDA with zero down, in qualified areas, FHA, with 3.5% down, or possibly Home Path, with as little as 3% down. Please call me to discuss the details of your situation and to get prequalified! 678.493.3366. Christina Murphy

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You sure can!! I would love to help you!! You can put down as little as 3.5% of the sales price, so you on a $185,000 you would need around $6500.Please call me when you get a chance at 404-386-9183!!

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Jason Robinson (CFIsupport)
#56 ranked lender in Georgia - 106 contributions

You should easily qualify for a home loan based on the information you've provided so far. There are other factors that go into a mortgage approval, but you're off to a good start from what you've provided so far. Good Luck! : )

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William J Acres (William_Acres)
#74 ranked lender in Arizona - 8,728 contributions

We cannot say for sure unless we see your complete profile, however based on the information you provided, you would qualify.. FHA Requires 3.5% down or if you purchase a HUD home in some area's the down payment can be as little as $100 down. Conventional financing requires a minimum of 3% down, but the monthly mortgage insurance would be very high... your better off with FHA if you don't have at least 10% to put down.. WilliamAcres.com

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Ignacio L Taboada (itaboada)
#47 ranked lender in Georgia - 23 contributions

You should not have any problem qualifying for a loan of $185,000.Your best option as a first time home buyer is to get and fha loan with 3.5% down payment.If you have any questions feel free to give me a call. 40-4-697-7952

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Bert Carpenter (BertCarpenter)
#37 ranked lender in Arizona - 2,431 contributions

Credit scores are only part of the formula. You and your wife have good scores, and your income appears sufficient. Other questions are what other debts do you have, since this is your first home, it's safe to assume you do not have a foreclosure, and with your scores, a bankruptcy in the last 3 years is probably unlikely. So the answer is Yes, you probably would qualify. My advice is to find a local Mortgage Banker/Broker to work with. I would avoid one of the big banks since as a general rule, many of them are simply order takers. When you work with a licensed Mortgage Loan Originator, you are working with a professional that has been Trained, Tested and Licensed. You can check out their background at www.NmlsConsumerAccess.org.

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