Mark Tiernan, Can Borrowers With Less Than Perfect Credit Obtain 100% Financing For A Bad Credit Mortgage?<br><br><br><br> Unfortunately, in today's America too many people have found
themselves in a position of having less than perfect credit. On the
other hand, many lenders are now using more lenient lending guidelines
than in the past to approve borrowers with bad credit for a mortgage.
As a result, even if you have bad credit, you may still be eligible for
a home loan that covers a full 100% of the financing. <p>
Below, I've listed a few ideas that may help you get approved: </p><p>
Online Mortgage Lenders </p><p>
Remember, the lending industry is very competitive. Lenders are always
looking for new customers and virtually all loan officers work on a
commission and so if the loan doesn't go through they don't get paid.
As a result, it's in their best interest to do whatever it takes to get
you a loan - regardless of how bad your credit is. </p><p>
Many online mortgage lenders specialize in bad credit borrowers and by
contacting multiple lenders you will clearly increase you odds of not
only getting a loan but ensuring that you get the best interest rate
and loan terms possible. </p><p>
Tip - Bad credit mortgage lenders have higher interest rates than
traditional lenders that only loan to borrowers with good credit. As a
result, it is advised that you survey the market well in advance, so
that you may look for various bad credit mortgage packages and have the
time to compare and choose the one that fits your current situation and
budget. </p><p>
Credit Report - Make Sure It's Correct </p><p>
Your bad credit may not be your fault. Mistakes by the primary credit
reporting agencies do happen and so it's always a good idea to get a
copy of your credit. Request a copy of a tri-merged credit report from
every lender you apply for a loan from. The reason you want a
tri-merged credit report is because all loan decisions are based on the
middle credit score and so if you only get a credit report from a
single credit reporting agency it won't accurately reflect you credit
score. Plus, any discrepancies may only show up on one or two bureau
reports and so you need a full credit report to verify that there are
no mistakes. Of course, if you find an error make sure you dispute them
immediately. </p><p>
You may also want to check for old negatives. If you dispute these
negative items, you may be able to get them removed from your credit
report. Sometimes collection agencies have moved your information
around so much that the records are a mess. They may not even make an
effort to challenge your dispute. </p><p>
Cleaning up your credit report can quickly improve your credit, which
will in turn increase your chances of getting a mortgage that has lower
rates and better loan terms. </p><p>
Tip - Bad credit mortgages are a kind of secured loan which is usually
secured against the house that you buy with the loan amount. </p><p>
Interest Rates </p><p>
Interest rates are constantly changing. Although they don't bounce
around quite as much in the Subprime market as they do in the retail
(good credit) market they do and can change quite a bit. Therefore, pay
attention to interest rates to determine when the best time is to apply
for a loan. </p><p>
Tip - For options in finding the best lender for you, check out the links below. </p><p>
</p><p>
Visit or or for more information on loan and mortgage options. </p><br>