450 Credit Score Mortgage

A hard money mortgage loan with a 450 Credit

With a 450 450 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 450, 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 60.06% 60.16% 61.26% 50.11% 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 3.19 3.92 3.67 3.98 N/A
Rate 11.42% 12.31% 11.82% 13.51% 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

450 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 450 credit:

  • Washington Trust Mortgage Company
  • 23 Broad Street, Westerly, RI, 02891
  • Washington Trust Mortgage Company LLC originates residential real estate mortgage loans, including construction, purchase and refinancing, through its offices in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Our team of experienced mortgage professionals is dedicated to providing customized.
  • Secured Investment Corp
  • 701 E Front Ave, Coeur D Alene, ID, 83814
  • Secured Investment Corp gives lenders and real estate investors the ability to connect and build powerful and profitable strategic alliances. Lenders are able to grow their net returns on their invested capital and Real Estate Investors are able to grow their investment portfolios. NMLS number is as follows #1760709
  • NRL Mortgage
  • 43460 Ridge Park Dr. Suite 155, Temecula, CA, 92590
  • Hi, my name is Jarett Votaw, and I am a Mortgage Loan Originator with NRL Mortgage in Southern California. My goal is to assist as many people as possible reach their dream of homeownership. Whether you are looking to purchase a new home or refinance your current home, I am dedicated to providing my clients with the highest level of service.
  • KISS Capital, Inc.
  • 1825 E Oak St, Suite 120, Conway, AR, 72032
  • KISS Capital is the “out-of-the-box” private money company. We provide real estate investment capital for consumers and real estate investors throughout the United States. We are known for our commitment to fast-funding, no-nonsense, story-book lending. KISS Capital provides ASSET-BASED lending to investors who want to grow their business.
  • Metro Employees Credit Union
  • 1306 Versailles Road, Suite 140, Lexington, KY, 40504
  • MECU was established in 1940 by city employees looking for a way to earn higher rates on savings and lower rates for loans. Today, MECU has grown into a full service credit union. Membership in MECU is open to employees of the City of Lexington, employees of accepted outside agencies of the City of Lexington, employees of the Credit Union.
  • Landing Mortgage Inc
  • 2146 Stacil Circle, Naples, FL, 34109
  • Landing Mortgage was established in 2006 at the Naples Airport by a pilot who loved flying and working in the mortgage industry. In 2008, the company was purchased by Melinda Sweet, an expert in banking, finance, real estate and mortgage. Her father Walter was also a pilot, and they spent much of their time together in the sky.
  • PCT Federal Credit Union
  • 2203 Cranberry Highway, West Wareham, MA, 02576
  • PCT Federal Credit Union was established in 1962 by a group of teachers. It began its operation out of the Treasurer’s home, later a storeroom in a school, then once again in home of the prevailing Treasurer and at present occupies a building at 2203 Cranberry Highway in West Wareham
  • PrimeStone Mortgage
  • 19900 MacArthur Blvd, Suite 610, Irvine, CA, 92612
  • PrimeStone Mortgage was established with one goal in mind; to give borrowers confidence in the lending process again. Our streamlined system takes the stress out of the home buying experience. We were founded on 3 core principals; Consistency, Efficiency and Integrity. We feel with these simple practices we can meet all of our client’s needs.
  • Maries County Bank
  • 205 Highway 63 N, Vienna, MO, 65582
  • On August 7, 1900, eight men affixed their signature or mark to the handwritten letter requesting a charter for a bank in Vienna. These founders of The Maries County Bank were John Coates, Thomas Felker, J.H. Roberts, John Otto, T.F. Branson, Antone Feldkamper, John Birmingham and Peter Redel.