FHA options with lower credit, compensating factors, and when to wait. From The 2 Mortgage Guys at Luminate Bank in Kokomo, lending nationwide.
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Yes — FHA is built for borrowers with imperfect credit. Many lenders allow 580+ for 3.5% down, and some files with 500–579 can still work with 10% down. Ryan and Steve review overlays, compensating factors, and manual underwriting paths so a lower score does not automatically end your home search.
FHA guidelines and lender overlays create multiple paths — not just one score cutoff.
Focus on the levers underwriters actually weigh — not vanity score chasing alone.
We match your score, cash, and timeline to the FHA lenders and paths that actually fit.
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Ryan & Steve will review your score, overlays, and down-payment options — then map a realistic pre-approval plan.