These are the gold standard for lower credit. You can qualify with a score as low as 580 with just 3.5% down. If you’re at 500 , you might still qualify if you can put 10% down.

✨ Talk to a local mortgage broker. Unlike a big bank, a broker works with dozens of different lenders and can help find the one specifically looking for "niche" buyers with lower scores.

A bigger down payment reduces the Loan-to-Value ratio.

Sometimes your score is low because of errors or simple fixes. Before applying, do a quick audit:

Targeting rural and suburban buyers, these also offer 100% financing. They generally look for a score of 640 , but they allow for manual underwriting if you’re slightly below that. 💰 The Power of a Larger Down Payment

It shows the lender you’ve been disciplined enough to save a significant chunk of change.