688 Credit Score Mortgage

Options for getting a mortgage loan with 688 Credit score

With your good 688 credit score, you could expect quality mortgage programs and competitive rates & terms. Conventional mortgages, Jumbo, Super Jumbo, FHA, Va, USDA, and Non-QM loans are at your fingertips, and every lender in the country will try to compete for your business.

Best rate & terms for your 688 credit score

Your credit score does not guarantee you will get your loan approved. LTV, Income stability, cash reserves, location, Debt to Income ratio, Co-borrowers, property type, property conditions, and ten other factors may help or prevent you from getting the loan you need. Timing is another factor to consider, and unfortunately, big banks are often slower than alternative smaller lenders.

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Private money lenders for credit score 680-719 688

When you need a mortgage fast and can't wait for bank approval, your only option is to look for private lenders (Hard Money). It is a misconception that only borrowers with bad credit are using hard money loans. Banks must have your tax returns and full financial records before they approve your loan, regardless of credit. When time is of the essence, getting a private money loan could be much more beneficial than letting an opportunity slide by because of bank latency.

Owner-Occupied Residential Non-Owner-Occupied Residential Commercial Hard Money Vacant Land
Max Loan to Value 66.27$ 66.37$ 67.07% 53.56%
Programs Hard Money Hard Money Hard Money Hard Money
Points 1.73 2.46 2.21 2.52
Rate 9.96% 10.85% 10.36% 12.05%
Loan terms 1—5 years 1—10 years 1-10 years 1-3 years
Property Condition Any Any include Fixer-Upper Any Unentitled land- reduce LTV to 32%

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

A small percentage of mortgage brokers could take advantage of your great credit score 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

Improving your credit score to above 800 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 688 credit:

  • Carolina’s Premier Mortgage Corp
  • 238 Rockmont Drive, Fort Mill, SC, 29715
  • Carolina’s Premier Mortgage Corp. is a local Team of Mortgage Specialists committed to helping you find the right mortgage product for your needs. Licensed in North Carolina and South Carolina for Residential Mortgages and worldwide for Commercial financing. We understand that every borrower is different
  • First National Bank of Gillette
  • 319 S Gillette Ave, Gillette, WY, 82716
  • First National Bank of Gillette was founded in 1963 by Teno Roncalio and other members of the local business community. In 1965, Raymond Saunders purchased the majority interest in FNB and became Chairman. Today, Raymond’s son, Sam, has taken the reins as President & CEO. Sam ensures the vision of FNB remains
  • Farmway Credit Union
  • 200 S Hersey Avenue, Beloit, KS, 67420
  • A credit union is defined as "a cooperative association organized to promote thrift among its members and accumulate a fund from these savings to make needed loans to members for useful purposes at reasonable interest rates." This was the theory that started Farmway Credit Union back in 1950 and still holds true today.
  • Versair Private Money
  • 1455 90th Ave, Vero Beach, FL, 32966
  • We provide loans as low as $50k to as high as $50m at a max LTV of 80%. No FICO minimums. Residential and Multifamily properties, but will work with Commercial properties as well. We currently offer 6-24 Month Bridge Loans and Fix-N-Flip Loans. Both Experienced and New investors are okay.
  • First Citizens Bank (FCB)
  • 2601 4th St SW, Mason City, IA, 50401
  • First Citizens Bank is a family-owned, community bank headquartered in Mason City serving 6 North Iowa counties and the Mora, Minnesota community. Currently, the bank has over a billion in assets and employs over 200 people. The bank is uniquely positioned as a locally-owned community bank with enough size to compete technologically.
  • Cumberland Municipal Employees Federal Credit Union
  • 2145 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland, RI, 02864
  • Cumberland Municipal Employees Federal Credit Union of Cumberland, RI has 1163 members and assets of $7.5 million. The Credit Union, opened in 1962, as the Cumberland School Employees Credit Union. Then in 1993 it was changed to Cumberland Municipal Employees Federal Credit Union.
  • Dedham Institution for Savings
  • 55 Elm Street, Dedham, MA, 02026
  • Dedham Savings has been a foundation of the community from our earliest days. When you visit a branch, you see the same friendly faces you have come to rely on. When you call us, you talk with people you’ve known for years, who are eager to help. And, we support the local causes and organizations that keep our community thriving.
  • Progressions Credit Union
  • 2919 E Mission Avenue, Spokane, WA, 99202
  • Progressions Credit Union, formerly known as Spokane Postal Credit Union (SPCU), was organized in 1928. It was led by Paul Boberg, a Special Delivery Clerk at the Main Post Office in Spokane, WA. The credit union officially became state chartered on 11/27/1933 after the state had passed the state credit union law.
  • Sharp Loan
  • 625 The City Drive S, Ste 400, Orange, CA, 92868
  • At Sharp Loan, 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.
  • STARBOARD FINANCIAL
  • 4145 E Baseline Rd, Gilbert, AZ, 85234
  • Starboard Financial is a full-service mortgage lender committed to client trust and satisfaction through every stage of the home buying process. We offer a broad spectrum of mortgage products that allow us to serve all our clients' home financing needs. From Jumbo to FHA, Conventional to VA and USDA, we have the loan for you.