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Lower Credit Score Requirements for FHA Borrowers

Borrowers with credit scores 620 and up may now be eligible to finance a home using an FHA loan. Are you seeking to purchase a home using the FHA loan program? Due to new lower credit score requirements, you may now have the opportunity to qualify for an FHA loan despite a few black marks …

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Lock in Your Interest Rate

A lock, also called a rate lock or rate commitment, is a lender’s promise to hold a certain interest rate and a certain number of points for you, usually for a specified period of time, while your loan application is processed. Depending upon the lender, you may be able to lock in the interest rate …

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