Google it.

First of all, that's not THAT bad of a credit score. Call a real estate agent! Do NOT start with companies like the one you listed. Agents have banks that they use and trust and you will more than likely get a better "deal" that way! Here, in OK, it is a buyer's market. maybe nationally, too...don't know. You can email me through YAHOO if you'd like with more questions.

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We just boughta house last year.

I WOULD RECOMMEND A RENT TO OWN

you have other factors to worry about. since you have not been at your present job for very long they will view that as unstable. also the market is more of a buyers market now but the lenders are scrutinizing loan applications alot more. the good news is that you may qualify for first time home buyers assistance programs and can get some really good assistance. try contacting your counties housing authorities they should be able to help. in the meantime clean up your credit by paying off any deliquent accounts in collections, pay off any credit card debt (this willl give you more buying power) DO NOT close any accounts which you have a long history of being in good standing with. good luck

Got any friends in the industry? Talk to them. It's who you know and word-of-mouth. I'm in the market to buy myself, and it is a buyer's market, so the timing is good. However, to avoid getting run over, you want to talk to someone who is really going to look out for you. There are hundreds are mortgages to choose from these days, and a lot of them are set up to offer you help getting your credit together, but then the payments balloon after 3 or five years. And of you haven't gotten it toge her, guess what? You can lose your house.

I'll say it again. Talk to someone you know and trust to get the most honest, up-to-date, and affordable help you can.

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Mother is vice president of bank. Good friend is a realtor.

I would suggest on fixing your credit. Start by getting a low limit credit card and pay the entire amount for six months. Make sure you have the money to cover what ever you buy. This will show an improved track record, but even then you will probably have to find a fixer-upper or a bank/government repo.

However, with bad credit you can count out a good interest rate, but after six months to a year of making on time payment you can refinance.

Even though this will cost you a little more it is actually better because you aren't flushing money down the rental toilet.

Good luck!

What I would suggest is locate several loan companies near where you want to live or are living now. Please don't use online mortgage companies, this is too important, you want to talk to someone face to face so that you know they understand your financial situation. As for your bad credit, they are the professional, not these folks here at Yahoo. An FHA loan may be the right thing for you, then maybe not. If you have never owned before, ask about first time buyers money. That can help you with things like downpayment or closing costs. So start with a loan company, have them pre qualify you. That way you know what you can afford. The by looking at open houses in the areas you like, talk with the agents and when you find someone you're comfortable with, ask them to help you find your home. Working with an agent does not cost you anything and they do all the leg work, plus drive you around in a pretty nice vehicle most times! lol

Your bad credit or low credit score will impact you, there's no doubt about it, but maybe not to the extent that you think. You are on the right track as far as understanding that renting get's you no where and owning does.

P.S. Just don't let a loan officer talk you into anything but a fixed rate loan. Save yourself a lot headaches down the road.
Good Luck! And thanks for being in the market!

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Well I'm in your same boat...I was a 586 and in 3 months built myself up to a 610 so far. I did this by:

1. Paying off all my collections (Since the collection agency can put a lein on your house for even a $200 debt, mortgage companies always reject open collections)

2. Pay down your Credit card balances to just under half of the credit limits. (Having balances near or over the limit make you look credit hungry, thus lowers your score...Also having open accounts in zero balance for awhile makes you look unprofitable thus also lowering your score)

3. By not closing my oldest revolving accounts that are in good standing. (Having revolving debt for a longer amount of time shows longer credit experience)

4. Never getting a car or house reposessed.

5. Don't go into bankruptcy.

There are banks that can help. My bank now is offering, with at least a 620 credit score a no downpayment, no fees and no Private Mortgage Insurance. Good to start there.

If you can't build it fast enough there are higher rate mortgages out there that just let you make the interest payment and when you get refinanced, the equity is only from market value fluctuations due to the fact you never payed the on the principle, only the interest. But this gives you ample time to build up your score, for adding any kind of mortgage gives you variety of credit lines (Mortgage, secured, unsecured, revolving, auto) you have experience with, thus also raising your score.

Also when it comes to "money talks, b/s walks", its sp true with the down payment. The more of a down payment, the more committed you are to making good on your payments.

Co-signers on the loan is also allowable and also increses your chances of getting a loan, for they are usually working off the best score in the group. Be careful to not default on the loan for you this makes the person who trusted you to go ahead and co-sign for the loan liable for paying if you don't.

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Try this place for that bank offer:

www.bankofamerica.com/loansandhomes...

If you making good money then save for a down payment. Cash is king.

FHA is an option if you live in an area with low enough property values. FHA loan limits are set by geographical area. FHA doesn't look at FICO scores, however... you will need to pay off any collection accounts.

I would work on improving your credit. I work for a bank and loans for subprime borrowers are disappearing. The rates are sky high now (9-10%). Get your score up to a 620 and you can go with fannie mae or freddie mac. No recent BK's or foreclosures.

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I hope you find your solution there. Good Luck!