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Using wifes credit and husbands income to qualify for a mortgage?

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My husband and I want to see what we qualify for on a mortgage loan...My FICO is a 730 while his is a 588.  He is active duty military and I am a stay at home mom with no income...He has a few deliquint items from years ago that haven't dropped off his credit report...Me on the other hand have none...Is it even possible for us to use my score and his income to get approved for a mortgage loan?
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November 03 - Watertown
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I would recommend working to get your husband's score above 600.  You are not that far off.  As previously mentioned, they will use the lower of your scores.

Sit down with a LO and they will help you get there.  If they won't, then find a different LO.  Many are willing to help.

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November 03

Good evening,

Lenders do not allow the use of income from one person and the credit scores of another.  However, your husband would qualify for a VA mortgage since he's active duty.  VA loans have relatively lenient guidelines and allow for lower credit scores.  My lenders require only a 600 score for VA loans and, your husband isn't far off from that.  Other lenders could have lower score requirements on their VA loan products.

If I can assist in any way, please don't hesitate to let me know.  Enjoy your evening !


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Unfortunately you can not use another spouse's credit score with qualifying income from the other.   I get that question a lot.  You may want to go to your local bank and see what they can do for credit counseling to get some of the older items removed or paid off and rescore your husbands credit. 
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