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refinancing and credit scores?

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bella
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refinancing and credit scores?

Do you think it is possible to refinance now with all the stricter guidelines with fair to poor credit, we are talking like 680 credit score and a 590 credit score? My brother and girlfriend want to but I thoguht you needed over a 700??

Posted 2/9/08 4:16 PM
 
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charon54
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Re: refinancing and credit scores?

If they can do full-document not stated income, the 680 might work but probably not the 590. Banks are being really cautious now with their lending.

Posted 2/9/08 4:18 PM
 

Beth
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Re: refinancing and credit scores?

the 590 is going to be a killer- there are no programs really for people under 640

if the 680 can qualify alone they might be able to find something

Posted 2/9/08 4:30 PM
 

ave1024
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Re: refinancing and credit scores?

Posted by charon54

If they can do full-document not stated income, the 680 might work but probably not the 590. Banks are being really cautious now with their lending.




A stated income loan will still check your credit. With a stated income loan, all you are doing is stating what your income is so you don't have to provide paystubs. They will still run your credit so this will really be no different for the original poster.

Don't even bother applying with a 590 credit. If you have enough equity in your house you can try to just have the person with the 680 credit score apply.

But even if you are approved you may not get the preferred rate with a 680 credit score and that would most likely defeat the whole purpose of refinancing.

You would be better off improving your credit scores first before you apply. If you have balances on your credit cards, pay them down and that will improve your scores dramatically.

Posted 2/9/08 8:23 PM
 
 

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