490 Credit Score Mortgage

A hard money mortgage loan with a 490 Credit

With a 450 490 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 490, 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 60.21% 60.31% 61.5% 50.2% 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 3.16 3.89 3.64 3.95 N/A
Rate 11.39% 12.28% 11.79% 13.48% 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

490 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 490 credit:

  • Ambler Savings Bank
  • 155 E Butler Avenue, Ambler, PA, 19002
  • For over 145 years, the Bank has been headquartered in Ambler, Pennsylvania with locations in Fairview Village, Limerick, and Bally, as well as several continuing care retirement facilities. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. Ambler Savings Bank has been serving the financial needs of residents
  • Paducah Bank
  • 555 Jefferson Street, Paducah, KY, 42001
  • Paducah Bank is the only locally-owned community bank in Paducah, Kentucky, and is the top small business lender and top mortgage lender in its market. Paducah Bank was named the Best Place to Work in Kentucky among medium-sized companies in 2006 by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management.
  • Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union
  • 7 Seneca Street, Geneva, NY, 14456
  • People You Know. Service You Trust. We are dedicated to providing you with loan and deposit products designed with your needs in mind. We're open to the community! If you live, work, worship, volunteer, or attend school in Ontario, Seneca, or Yates County, or if you are a member of an immediate family or household of those within the field of mem
  • Century Mortgage Lending
  • 1945 Southfield Road, Birmingham, MI, 48009
  • Century Mortgage Lending was founded over 20 years ago in Birmingham, Michigan to assist people in building their wealth through mortgage management strategies. We have 50+ years of experience in business and banking and work with many lenders to find our clients the best deals. Our goal is to make sure our your best interest served.
  • WinSouth Credit Union
  • 110 South 26th Street, Gadsden, AL, 35904
  • WinSouth Credit Union is a cooperative financial institution, owned & controlled by the people who use its services. These people are members. WinSouth Credit Union serves groups that share something in common, such as where they work, live or go to church. Credit unions are not-for-profit, and exist to provide a safe, convenient place for members.
  • Altamont Mortgage Funding, Inc
  • 4380 SW Macadam Ave, Suite 125, Portland, OR, 97239
  • Altamont Mortgage Funding, NMLS #221360, understands that the mortgage loan process doesn’t have to be a long and daunting experience. Our team is dedicated to individualized customer attention while making the mortgage loan process easier to understand so your financial goals are met.
  • GI Nationwide Lending Corporation
  • 924 Garfield Street, Melbourne, FL, 32935
  • G.I. Lending team is a combined effort and partnership of lending professionals Rob Fontaine and Lance Supernaw. Rob’s professional career includes 8 years of service to our country in the United States Coast Guard and over 35 years of experience in business, real estate, insurance, and mortgage brokering.
  • Trius Lending Partners
  • 1104 Kenilworth Ave Ste 501, Towson, MD, 21204
  • We are the Mid Atlantic’s top rated private lender, expanding from NY to FL. We offer fast flexible reliable loans with common sense underwriting and no appraisal needed. Fix and flip or fix to rent with 100 percent rehab, all property types, 150K to 5MM, closings in 48 hours. New investors welcome. Referral fees paid!
  • Franklin Bank & Trust
  • 317 N Main St, Franklin, KY, 42134
  • Franklin Bank & Trust Co. is ""Hometown Banking At Its Best Since 1958"". We opened our doors on Dec. 1, 1958 and are still here doing what we do best for you. We have expanded our offices into Warren County with 3 convenient locations in Bowling Green as well as 2 full service locations in Franklin.
  • Access Commercial Mortgage
  • 215 E. Warm Springs Rd, Suite 102, Las Vegas, NV, 89119
  • Access Commercial Mortgage is the leading commercial mortgage broker that provides debt financing for all types of income producing properties. The mission of the company is to assist commercial property owners in securing capital for all of their commercial real estate needs. Access Commercial Mortgage offers a variety of commercial loan programs
  • Jim Lackey Associates
  • 2240 Encinitas Blvd., Suite D, #109, Encinitas, CA, 92024
  • Jim Lackey Associates provides access to private capital in the form of either loans or private equity for businesses and individuals. Founded in March 2004, the company has arranged financing of over $100 million, including purchase loans, refinance loans, construction loans, private equity, and a variety of other transactions.
  • First State Bank of Bigfork
  • 400 Main Avenue, Bigfork, MN, 56628
  • The First State Bank of Bigfork dates back to 1912 when a group of investors consisting of F.P. Sheldon who served as President, S. J. Moran who served as Vice President, A.E. Peterson, Cashier and A. Wedge, Jr. established the business in its original location on the south end of Main Street.