538 Credit Score Mortgage

Options for getting a mortgage loan with 538 Credit score

With 538 credit score, you have several options for a mortgage. Purchase or refinance through FHA or financing by private money lenders, aka hard money lenders. To obtain a HUD FHA loan, you must have at least 10% down and compensating factors such as low DTI (Debt to Income ratio), stable income, and reserves.

FHA, Fannie-Freddie, VA, USDA and Subprime, Non-QM loans

With poor credit of 538 you are not eligible for Conventional (Fannie- Freddie) loans, Va, or USDA. To find out if you are qualified for an FHA loan, explore https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing . You may be able to get a Subprime loan with LTV under 65%. Find out wht loan you qualify for with our FHA /Subprime eligibility calculator If your credit score is 580 or higher, you may need only a 3.5% down payment.


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Private money lenders for credit score 538

Despite having a low credit score, Private investors will refinance your mortgage as long as you have enough equity in the property or you put in a large down payment.

Owner-Occupied Residential FHA Owner-Occupied Residential Hard Money Non-Owner-Occupied Residential Commercial Vacant Land
Max Loan to Value 90$ 60.81$ 60.91$ 62.46% 50.56%
Programs FHA Hard Money Hard Money Hard Money Hard Money
Vesting Natural name Natural, Corporation, LLC Natural, Corporation, LLC Natural, Corporation, LLC Natural, Corporation, LLC
Tax Returns 2 years tax- Must documents showing ATR Alt documents or equity-only loans Alt documents or equity-only loans Alt documents or equity-only loans
Points 3.03 3.04 3.77 3.52 3.83
Rate 7.36% 11.27% 12.16% 11.67% 13.36%
Loan terms 30 years or 15 years 1—5 years 1—5 years 1-7 years 1-3 years
Property Condition Good condition Any Any include Fixer-Upper Any Unentitled land reduce LTV to 29.23

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

538 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 538 credit:

  • Rate One Financial, Inc.
  • 696 East Colorado Boulevard, Suite 205, Pasadena, CA, 91101
  • Rate One Financial, Inc mission is to serve our customers with honesty, integrity and competence. Our goal is to provide home loans to our clients while providing them with the lowest interest rates and closing costs possible. Furthermore, we pledge to help borrowers overcome roadblocks that can arise while securing a loan
  • PRIME SOURCE MORTGAGE
  • 139 Natick Trail, BRICK, NJ, 8724
  • PrimeSourceMTG.com is your online resource for personalized mortgage solutions, fast customized quotes, great rates, & service with integrity. Prime Source Mortgage is a licensed Mortgage Broker licensed by NJ Dept. of Banking and Insurance. We do not issue mortgage commitments or fund mortgage loans.
  • One Community Federal Credit Union
  • 531 5th Street, Parkersburg, WV, 26101
  • One Community Federal Credit Union is a full service, federally chartered, financial cooperative located in Parkersburg, West Virginia. We are mutually owned by our members, and have been serving the Mid-Ohio Valley since 1958. Our sole purpose is to provide our membership with competitive financial services with the best possible rates
  • RH Cooper Ltd
  • 225 Wilmington West Chester Pike, Suite 200, Chadds Ford, PA, 19317
  • At R.H.Cooper Ltd., we treat each customer as an individual, not a number. We don't place you into a loan profile formula created by the banking industry. We use "common sense" and will help you obtain the best loan possible.We represent a wide range of "A" rated lenders with first quality rates to private "hardship" lenders
  • James Taverner, Mortgage Broker NMLS #1369773
  • 13295 Joliet Dr, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91739
  • My mission is to serve my customers with honesty, integrity and competence. My goal is to provide home loans to my clients while providing them with the lowest interest rates and closing costs possible. Furthermore, I pledge to help borrowers overcome roadblocks that can arise while securing a loan.
  • Hankey Capital
  • 4751 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 110, Los Angeles, CA, 90010
  • Hankey Capital is a private direct lender originating short-term bridge and construction financing in the $2M to $50M range secured by real estate located in California. We specialize in time-sensitive and value-added deals underserved by banks and other traditional capital sources.
  • Western Pacific Home Loans
  • 155 N Riverview Dr Suite 120, Anaheim, CA, 92808
  • Western Pacific Home Loans is a mortgage broker with operations in one state. Western Pacific Home Loans offers numerous mortgage programs including conventional, jumbo, non-owner occupied, FHA, FHA 203(k), VA, USDA and reverse mortgages. Western Pacific Home Loans is a FREEandCLEAR Technology All Star.
  • Simpson Real Estate and Loan Inc
  • 2265 Torc Mountain, Lincoln, CA, 95648
  • Our mission is to serve our customers with honesty, integrity and competence. Our goal is to provide home loans and real estate services to our clients while providing them with a smooth transaction along with the lowest interest rates and closing costs possible. Furthermore, we pledge to help borrowers overcome roadblocks.
  • Lincoln SDA Credit Union
  • 4733 Prescott Avenue, Lincoln, NE, 68506
  • The Lincoln SDA Credit Union is organized to serve members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Students and Employees of Adventist Colleges, and Employees of Adventist Hospitals. As a faith-based financial institution owned and operated by our members, our purpose is to provide a competitively priced line of financial products and services.