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You answered your own question, the scoring model they use is your FICO score, not your FAKO score which it is called when you purchase your score from one of the big 3, that scoring model is called Advantage.

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Can you qualify for a mortgage with a fico score of 567?

It is hard to qualify for a mortgage with a Fico score of 567. Most lenders, including FHA, require individuals to have a minimum Fico score of 580 to qualify for a mortgage.


What is the Minimum FICO score needed to obtain an FHA mortgage?

FHA guidelines do not require a "Minimum" FICO in order to obtain an FHA loan. Many investors that make FHA loans do, however, have a minimum FICO requirement. Contact a knowledgeable Mortgage professional in your area and he will be able to help you with additional information.


My question is, did the credit score to qualify for an FHA loan increase as of April 1st.?

The FICO score hasn't increased, according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development website, which runs the program.


Who will give a loan with a 619 creidt score?

With today's mortgage situation it is hard to find a lender that will complete or fund a loan with a fico score of 640 or less. FHA now requires a 640 fico score while conventional home loans require a 660 or above fico score. Your best luck will be to try a lender such as GMAC depending on what area of the country that you are trying to get a home loan for.


Is FICO score and credit score the same thing?

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Can you get a good mortgage rate with a FICO score of 623?

It depends on the what is in your credit file when it comes to FHA. The best FHA lenders offer the best rates at 660 minimum credit score. They will also look to see if you need to have a 'manual underwrite' done on your loan. If that is the case, then you will have a higher rate.


Can you get a good mortgage rate with a FICO score of 620?

It depends on the what is in your credit file when it comes to FHA. The best FHA lenders offer the best rates at 660 minimum credit score. They will also look to see if you need to have a 'manual underwrite' done on your loan. If that is the case, then you will have a higher rate.


How can i increase your fico score?

Which action will help increase a low FICO score?


Can you get a decent mortgage rate if you make 40k annually with a FICO score of 705 and your spouse makes 50k with Fico score of 550 with paid collections accounts?

More than likely, you will be able to qualify for an FHA with 3.5% down. They don't focus much on your score versus other items such as your income which seems pretty decent. Good luck.


Can you get a good mortgage rate with a FICO score of 686?

FICO score for mortgageDepends on your definition of "good". You can get a mortgage with 686 score. FICO score over 720 will get you the best mortgage rate.


Is your beacon score and FICA score the same?

A beacon score is just the name given to the equifax branded FICO score. So your FICO score and beacon score will be the same if your FICO score is pulled using your equifax credit report.


How is a FICO Score different from a Credit Score?

FICO stands for Fair Isaac Corporation, which is a company that calculates the credit score that most creditors use to determine your creditworthiness. So, your FICO score is a type of credit score. They use the information that each of the three credit bureaus (Experian, Equifax, TransUnion) possess on each consumer, and they turn that information into your FICO score. However, there are many other companies, including the credit bureaus themselves, the create their own versions of your credit score, and these scores are often different than your FICO score, since they are not using the same mathematical calculations to come up with your score.