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A family member with strong credit can jump on the loan with you to guarantee the debt.

If you’d like to see which options fit your specific situation: Your (e.g., 550, 600) Your monthly income and current total debt The area or state where you're looking to buy buying a house for the first time with bad credit

For rural and suburban homebuyers. These typically require a 640 score, but manual underwriting may allow for lower scores if you have "compensating factors." ⚡ Strategies to Boost Your Chances A family member with strong credit can jump

💡 Even if you qualify with a low score, you will likely pay a higher interest rate. If you can wait 6–12 months to build your score into the mid-600s, you could save tens of thousands of dollars over the life of the loan. If you can wait 6–12 months to build

For veterans and active-duty service members. There is technically no minimum credit score set by the VA, though most lenders look for at least 580–620 .