400 Credit Score Mortgage

A hard money mortgage loan with a 400 Credit

With a 450 400 credit score, your only option for a mortgage is through private money investors, aka hard money lenders. Other types of loans are entirely off limits regardless of your income, cash in the bank, or low LTV. You will need to raise your credit score to at least 500 and preferably 580 to become eligible to obtain a HUD FHA loan, or a subprime loan.

To find out the requirements for an FHA loan, explore https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing or enter your data here into our FHA loan eligibility calculator and alternative options.


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Private money lenders for credit score 350-499

Despite having a poor credit score of 400, private investors through hard money brokers will lend you money to purchase a new property or refinance the existing property as long as you have a large down payment or enough equity in the property.

Owner-Occupied Residential Hard Money Owner-Occupied Residential Commercial Vacant Land Conventional FHA, VA, USDA, Non-Qm
Max Loan to Value 59.96% 60.06% 61.1% 50.05% N/A
Programs Hard Money Hard Money Hard Money Hard Money N/A
Vesting Natural, Corporation, LLC Natural, Corporation, LLC Natural, Corporation, LLC Natural, Corporation, LLC N/A
Tax Returns Bank statements or other documents showing ATR Alt documents or equity-only loans Alt documents or equity-only loans Alt documents or equity-only loans N/A
Points 3.21 3.94 3.69 4 N/A
Rate 11.44% 12.33% 11.84% 13.53% N/A
Loan terms 1—5 years 1—5 years 1-7 years 1-3 years N/A
Property Condition Any Any include Fixer-Upper Any Unentitled land- reduce LTV to 26.23 N/A

The Rates & Terms depend on the Loan-to-Value, credit, property location, condition, and local real estate market condition. Unlike the FHA loan, which has standard underwriting, private money loan programs differ significantly between lenders. It behooves you to contact and get quotes from at least three lenders before you make a decision. See a list of potential hard money lenders or use the Lendersa form to shop for your loan simultaneously with hundreds of private money lenders.

How mortgage brokers rip you off

400 is a low score; unfortunately, a small percentage of mortgage brokers could take advantage of your credit disadvantage by trying to charge you an arm and a leg. Therefore, it would be best if you compared 3-10 lenders' programs before deciding on the best lender, thus avoiding mortgage brokers' rip-offs and loan sharks.

Improve your credit score for mortgage

Credit scores of 625 or above will open the door for more loan programs and better rates & terms. If you are not rushing to refinance or purchase a property, consider raising your credit score before attempting a loan review. Check our recommended resources to improve your credit at the bottom of the page Improving your credit score will enhance your chances for better loans. Understanding how credit scores work is the first step to raising your credit.

Here are a few links to resources that could raise your credit score: https://www.usa.gov/credit-reports https://www.fanniemae.com/crediteducation https://myhome.freddiemac.com/refinancing


List of lenders who consider lending to borrowers with 400 credit:

  • Masters Home Mortgage
  • 3330 Cumberland Blvd SE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA, 30339
  • Masters Home Mortgage, a mortgage broker firm, is dedicated to serving the homeowners & buyers with their residential real estate finance needs. Our goal is to provide affordable home financing for our customers providing the best terms available while providing a high level of service and professionalism.
  • Clearwater Mortgage
  • 700 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL, 33755
  • "Clearwater Mortgage is a family run business. Founded by Scott Chinchar (Scotty to most) and Sandy Chinchar, husband and wife, along with their son, Jesse Chinchar. Jesse is otherwise known as Coach Jesse, (of the getting more and more famous Clearwater Academy International Knights football team)."
  • Result Financial Corp
  • 1551 McCarthy Blvd, Suite 211, Milpitas, CA, 95035
  • "Result Financial Corp, dba California Deed of Trust Investment, we have been in real estate and mortgage business for more than 15 years in San Francisco Bay Area. We provide unique buy & sell strategy for our clients. Real Estate & mortgage business around bay area about 15 years.
  • Innovative Mortgage Inc
  • 2001 E Fremont Ct, Arlington Heights, IL, 60004
  • At Innovative Mortgage Inc, we treat each customer as an individual, not a number. We don't place you into a loan profile formula created by the banking industry. We use "common sense" and will help you obtain the best loan possible. We represent a wide range of "A" rated lenders with first quality rates to private "hardship" lenders.
  • Asher Evans
  • 4901 Marconi Ave, Carmichael, Carmichael, CA, 95608
  • Asher Evan Investments uses private investors to fund its First Trust Deed private mortgage loans. Private loans are made against standing Commercial, Multi-family and Residential investment properties. All loans are in 1st position, a priority position over other liens or encumbrances.
  • Rehab Financial Group, LP
  • 1062 Lancaster Ave, Suite 15C, Rosemont, PA, 19010
  • Rehab Financial Group, LP is a Rehab & Hard Money Lender helping real estate investors purchase and rehab non-owner occupied 1-4 family investment properties. We provide funding for 100% of the purchase and 100% of the rehab costs. Our loans are for 12-months (interest only payments), allowing investors to rehab a property that otherwise would no
  • New Century Financial Mortgage
  • 19901 E Country Club Dr APT 503, Aventura, FL, 33180
  • New Century Financial Mortgage Founded in 2020 with a mission to provide new age home financing solutions for people craving a thoughtful, personalized approach, New Century Financial Mortgage first entered the scene in Aventura, Florida. Since its inception, it has since grown to become one of Florida’s premier mortgage brokerages.
  • U.P. Connection Federal Credit Union
  • 6707 Grover Street, Omaha, NE, 68106
  • U.P. Connection Federal Credit Union offers a complete range of banking services. We are locally-owned and our staff prides itself on getting to know our members and providing exceptionally friendly service when you call or walk through the door.Credit Union offers a complete range of banking services. We are locally-owned
  • Maple Bank
  • 11660 Theatre Drive North, Champlin, MN, 55316
  • A customer-focused community bank serving businesses and individuals. We build relationships that are built on value and service. Our focus is to meet our customer's needs, whether it be one of our wide array of banking products, business information or advice, or a referral to a trusted business resource.
  • Expert Mortgage Group
  • 420 1st Ave East, Suite B, Albany, OR, 97321
  • Expert Mortgage Group has been offering private mortgages and alternative real estate funding in Oregon since 2008, with more than 600+ privately financed mortgage transactions of all types. Over that time we have seen just about everything there is to see in real estate projects and private lending and we’d love to work with you!
  • Mortgage Group
  • 8180-B US Hwy 431, Albertville, AL, 35950
  • We want to be your mortgage lending solution. Full Service mortgage broker. We close Conventional, FHA, VA and USDA mortgage loans. Experienced with first time home buyers, move up buyers, retirees, primary residence, 2nd homes, and investment purchases. Over 30 years of experience in all types of mortgage lending.
  • Absolute Mortgage Solutions LLC
  • 680 St. Clair Street, Suite 360171, Melbourne, FL, 32936
  • Kristine is the President at Absolute Mortgage Solutions, LLC., where she is very hands on in the day-to-day operation of the company. Kristine personally processes her applications from start to finish. Including purchases, refinances and educating her clients about their financing options. Kristine works with numerous real estate offices.