400 Credit Score Mortgage

A hard money mortgage loan with a 400 Credit

With a 450 400 credit score, your only option for a mortgage is through private money investors, aka hard money lenders. Other types of loans are entirely off limits regardless of your income, cash in the bank, or low LTV. You will need to raise your credit score to at least 500 and preferably 580 to become eligible to obtain a HUD FHA loan, or a subprime loan.

To find out the requirements for an FHA loan, explore https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing or enter your data here into our FHA loan eligibility calculator and alternative options.


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Private money lenders for credit score 350-499

Despite having a poor credit score of 400, private investors through hard money brokers will lend you money to purchase a new property or refinance the existing property as long as you have a large down payment or enough equity in the property.

Owner-Occupied Residential Hard Money Owner-Occupied Residential Commercial Vacant Land Conventional FHA, VA, USDA, Non-Qm
Max Loan to Value 59.96% 60.06% 61.1% 50.05% N/A
Programs Hard Money Hard Money Hard Money Hard Money N/A
Vesting Natural, Corporation, LLC Natural, Corporation, LLC Natural, Corporation, LLC Natural, Corporation, LLC N/A
Tax Returns Bank statements or other documents showing ATR Alt documents or equity-only loans Alt documents or equity-only loans Alt documents or equity-only loans N/A
Points 3.21 3.94 3.69 4 N/A
Rate 11.44% 12.33% 11.84% 13.53% N/A
Loan terms 1—5 years 1—5 years 1-7 years 1-3 years N/A
Property Condition Any Any include Fixer-Upper Any Unentitled land- reduce LTV to 26.23 N/A

The Rates & Terms depend on the Loan-to-Value, credit, property location, condition, and local real estate market condition. Unlike the FHA loan, which has standard underwriting, private money loan programs differ significantly between lenders. It behooves you to contact and get quotes from at least three lenders before you make a decision. See a list of potential hard money lenders or use the Lendersa form to shop for your loan simultaneously with hundreds of private money lenders.

How mortgage brokers rip you off

400 is a low score; unfortunately, a small percentage of mortgage brokers could take advantage of your credit disadvantage by trying to charge you an arm and a leg. Therefore, it would be best if you compared 3-10 lenders' programs before deciding on the best lender, thus avoiding mortgage brokers' rip-offs and loan sharks.

Improve your credit score for mortgage

Credit scores of 625 or above will open the door for more loan programs and better rates & terms. If you are not rushing to refinance or purchase a property, consider raising your credit score before attempting a loan review. Check our recommended resources to improve your credit at the bottom of the page Improving your credit score will enhance your chances for better loans. Understanding how credit scores work is the first step to raising your credit.

Here are a few links to resources that could raise your credit score: https://www.usa.gov/credit-reports https://www.fanniemae.com/crediteducation https://myhome.freddiemac.com/refinancing


List of lenders who consider lending to borrowers with 400 credit:

  • Wiser Lending
  • 6500 Riverplace Blvd, Building 7, Suite 250, Austin, TX, 78730
  • Wiser Lending is to provide our clients with a mortgage experience that provides the best rates, lowest costs and customer service that is second to none.We will strive to educate each of our clients to empower them to make a sound financial decision.We will maintain our focus on their individual needs to ensure that when their loan closes.
  • COLONIAL FIRST MORTGAGE FUNDING CORP
  • 3000 NE 30th Place, Suite 103, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33306
  • Colonial First Mortgage was opened in August 1996 and has had continued success to present day. Serving primarily South Florida we also finance throughout the entire state. Our primary focus is helping families “finance the American dream”. In doing so we feel it is a strong contribution to the surrounding communities.
  • South Shore Bank
  • 1530 Main Street, South Weymouth, MA, 02190
  • South Shore Bank is a full-service mutual bank with approximately $2 billion in assets. As a locally managed mutual bank, we believe the most valuable & enduring success is success that is shared. Together, we work to help our people, clients and communities thrive. With an extensive set of financial products, the Bank serves as a trusted advisor.
  • Wiremen's Credit Union
  • 5800 State Road, Parma, OH, 44134
  • The mission of Wiremen’s Credit Union, Inc, is to help members gain personal financial success by providing and promoting financial services with benefits over those from other competitive sources and Wiremen’s Credit Union has grown to a $25 million financial institution, serving over 4, 300 members throughout the community.
  • The First National Bank of McConnelsville
  • 86 N. Kennebec Avenue, Mcconnelsville, OH, 43756
  • We want to be your First Choice for savings, checking, home mortgages, internet banking, auto loans, personal loans, educational loans - all your banking needs. We are the bank that has served southeastern Ohio since 1863. Now we're working to be your First Choice, too. Services Savings Checking Loans The First National Bank of McConnelsville was c
  • Classic Carolina Realty
  • 5842 Fayetteville Road, Suite 113, Durham, NC, 27713
  • Whether looking for your first home or selling your fifth, we bring the same excitement and level of service to every client. We are a very personable group, from our agents to our admin staff who strive to make the process of buying or selling less stressful and even enjoyable for our clients. We are a locally owned.
  • Bluestone Federal Credit Union - East Branch
  • PO Box 90240, Sioux Falls, SD, 57109
  • Bluestone Federal Credit Union a not-for-profit, full service financial cooperative serving 43 counties across Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota by providing convenient online banking tools and consumer-centric lending and saving solutions.Credit Union a not-for-profit, full service financial cooperative serving 43 counties.
  • EAST COAST MORTGAGE LENDERS, INC.
  • 3228 SW Martin Downs Blvd. Suite 1, Palm City, FL, 34990
  • "East Coast Mortgage Lenders, Inc. is committed to helping you find the right mortgage product for your needs. We make the process of securing a mortgage simple and straightforward by offering you the latest in financial tools that enable you to make sound financial choices.Established in 2005.
  • AS IS LOANS
  • 2875 NE 191 Street, Suite 500, Aventura, FL, 33180
  • AS IS LOANS is a Private Hard Money Loans | 30 Year No Doc Investor Mortgages | Asset Based Loans | Alternative Financing | Residential & Commercial Lending | Portfolio Loans | Consulting Nationwide financing for residential, mixed-use, and commercial properties. 1 - 5 year hard money loans and 30 year fixed rate no doc mortgages.
  • Harris County Federal Credit Union
  • 1400 Franklin Street, Houston, TX, 77002
  • Established in 1951, Harris County Federal Credit Union serves over 15, 000 members throughout Harris County. All employees of Harris County, their immediate families and anyone who lives, works, attends school or worships in zip codes 77002, 77003, 77004, 77006, 77011, 77020, 77023 and 77026 is eligible for membership.
  • JB Private Investments
  • 651 Fordham Road, San Mateo, CA, 94402
  • JB Private Investments is a mortgage company located at 651 Fordham Road, San Mateo, CA 94402. JB Private Investments mission, is to provide alternate financing for real estate investors as well as a secure investment for our investors in and around the San Francisco Bay Area.​
  • The Falls City National Bank
  • 100 S Front Street, Falls City, TX, 78113
  • The Falls City National Bank was chartered March 23, 1907. On May 6, 1907 Falls City National Bank officially opened for business. Alterations and additions were made to the building in 1924. Expansion and renovation more than doubling the size was completed in 1980. Another additional expansion was completed in March 1982.