{"id":23082,"date":"2026-01-28T00:49:45","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T00:49:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/budgetadirect.com\/?p=23082"},"modified":"2026-01-28T00:49:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T00:49:46","slug":"best-mortgage-lenders-for-bad-credit-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/budgetadirect.com\/?p=23082","title":{"rendered":"Best Mortgage Lenders For Bad Credit In 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\">\n<div class=\"overflow-hidden relative bg-blue-50 aspect-video w-full rounded-lg\"><\/div>\n<p>\n            Credit: Marje\/Getty Images; Illustration by Issiah Davis\/Bankrate\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<p>If your credit needs work, that doesn\u2019t necessarily mean you won\u2019t qualify for a mortgage. There are lenders and loan programs for borrowers with bad credit, including FHA loans. However, you\u2019ll have your work cut out for you: During the third quarter of 2025, less than 4% of borrowers who took out loans had credit scores below 620, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.Here\u2019s our guide to the best mortgage lenders for bad credit in 2025.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"best-lenders\" data-table-of-contents-category=\"best-lenders\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 data-position=\"1\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-1-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"Best mortgage lenders for bad credit\" data-outcome=\"\">Best mortgage lenders for bad credit<\/h2>\n<div class=\"w-full overflow-x-auto\">\n<table class=\"wp-block-table wrapped\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Lender<\/th>\n<th>Credit requirements<\/th>\n<th>Down payment minimum<\/th>\n<th>Bankrate Score<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Veterans United Home Loans<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>620 for conventional loans and VA loans<\/td>\n<td>3% for conventional loans; 3.5% for FHA loans; none for VA loans or USDA loans<\/td>\n<td>4.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Wells Fargo<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>620 for conventional loans<\/td>\n<td>3% for conventional loans; 3.5% for FHA loans, none for VA loans or USDA loans<\/td>\n<td>4.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Bison State Bank<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>620 for conventional loans; 580 for FHA loans and VA loans<\/td>\n<td>3% for conventional loans; 3.5% for FHA loans, none for VA loans or USDA loans<\/td>\n<td>4.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>New American Funding<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>620 for conventional loans<\/td>\n<td>3% for conventional loans; 3.5% for FHA loans; none for VA loans or USDA loans<\/td>\n<td>4.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Old National Bank<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>620 for conventional loans<\/td>\n<td>Undisclosed<\/td>\n<td>4.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Rate<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>620 for conventional loans<\/td>\n<td>3% for conventional loans; 3.5% for FHA loans; none for VA loans<\/td>\n<td>4.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-16\">\n<div class=\"ProductCard\">\n<div class=\"ProductCard-body\">\n<ul class=\"Accordion w-full\">\n<li x-id=\"['panel-lender-details', 'heading-lender-details']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: 1 }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n        <button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:px-6 group sm:py-6\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" :id=\"$id('heading-lender-details')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-lender-details')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\" :data-outcome=\"expanded ? 'open_accordion' : 'close_accordion'\"><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"Accordion-title my-0 mr-2 md:flex-1\">\n    Lender details<br \/>\n    <\/h4>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Accordion-icon Icon mb-0 block leading-none Icon--xs icon-base-gray-900\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n            <default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Icon-glyph\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><default:title>Caret Down Icon<\/default:title><br \/>\n<default:path d=\"M12 17.152c-.33 0-.675-.131-.94-.378L3.384 9.09a1.32 1.32 0 0 1 0-1.86c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0L12 13.977l6.755-6.747c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0 .51.51.51 1.35 0 1.86l-7.694 7.684a1.295 1.295 0 0 1-.94.378H12Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/default:svg>        <\/span><br \/>\n    <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-lender-details')\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('heading-lender-details')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\">\n<div class=\"Accordion-content text-gray-700\">\n<div class=\"wysiwyg wysiwyg--flush has-links text-gray-700\">\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<strong>Availability:\u00a0<\/strong>All U.S. states<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<strong>Loans offered:\u00a0<\/strong>Conventional, jumbo, FHA, VA, USDA<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<strong>Credit requirements:<\/strong> 620 for conventional loans and VA loans<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<strong>Down payment minimum:\u00a0<\/strong>3% for conventional loans; 3.5% for FHA loans; none for VA loans or USDA loans<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<strong>Where to find:<\/strong> Branch locations and online<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li x-id=\"['panel-pros-and-cons', 'heading-pros-and-cons']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: 0 }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n        <button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:px-6 group sm:py-6\" type=\"button\" :id=\"$id('heading-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\" :data-outcome=\"expanded ? 'open_accordion' : 'close_accordion'\"><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"Accordion-title my-0 mr-2 md:flex-1\">\n    Pros and cons<br \/>\n    <\/h4>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Accordion-icon Icon mb-0 block leading-none Icon--xs icon-base-gray-900\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n            <default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Icon-glyph\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><default:title>Caret Down Icon<\/default:title><br \/>\n<default:path d=\"M12 17.152c-.33 0-.675-.131-.94-.378L3.384 9.09a1.32 1.32 0 0 1 0-1.86c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0L12 13.977l6.755-6.747c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0 .51.51.51 1.35 0 1.86l-7.694 7.684a1.295 1.295 0 0 1-.94.378H12Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/default:svg>        <\/span><br \/>\n    <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('heading-pros-and-cons')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\" style=\"height: 0; overflow: hidden; display: none;\">\n<div class=\"Accordion-content text-gray-700\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsTable\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem-headerContainer flex items-center gap-2\">\n<div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/budgetadirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/circle-check.svg.svg+xml\" alt=\"Green circle with a checkmark inside\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n<p>            <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"ProsAndConsItem-header\">\n    Pros<br \/>\n    <\/h5>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore -->\n        <\/div>\n<ul class=\"ProsAndConsItem-list\">\n<li>Specializes in VA loans<\/li>\n<li>24\/7 customer service over the phone<\/li>\n<li>Lower rates than the national average<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem-headerContainer flex items-center gap-2\">\n<div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/budgetadirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/remove-circle.svg.svg+xml\" alt=\"Red circle with an X inside\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n<p>            <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"ProsAndConsItem-header\">\n    Cons<br \/>\n    <\/h5>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore -->\n        <\/div>\n<ul class=\"ProsAndConsItem-list\">\n<li>No HELOCs or home equity loans<\/li>\n<li>Limited number of branches<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li x-id=\"['panel-why-we-chose-veterans-united-home-loans', 'heading-why-we-chose-veterans-united-home-loans']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: 0 }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n        <button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:px-6 group sm:py-6\" type=\"button\" :id=\"$id('heading-why-we-chose-veterans-united-home-loans')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-why-we-chose-veterans-united-home-loans')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\" :data-outcome=\"expanded ? 'open_accordion' : 'close_accordion'\"><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h6 class=\"Accordion-title my-0 mr-2 md:flex-1\">\n    Why we chose Veterans United Home Loans<br \/>\n    <\/h6>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Accordion-icon Icon mb-0 block leading-none Icon--xs icon-base-gray-900\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n            <default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Icon-glyph\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><default:title>Caret Down Icon<\/default:title><br \/>\n<default:path d=\"M12 17.152c-.33 0-.675-.131-.94-.378L3.384 9.09a1.32 1.32 0 0 1 0-1.86c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0L12 13.977l6.755-6.747c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0 .51.51.51 1.35 0 1.86l-7.694 7.684a1.295 1.295 0 0 1-.94.378H12Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/default:svg>        <\/span><br \/>\n    <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-why-we-chose-veterans-united-home-loans')\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('heading-why-we-chose-veterans-united-home-loans')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\" style=\"height: 0; overflow: hidden; display: none;\">\n<div class=\"Accordion-content text-gray-700\">\n<div class=\"wysiwyg wysiwyg--flush has-links text-gray-700\">\n<p>Veterans United Home Loans scores well for affordability, availability and borrower experience. This lender primarily works with VA loan borrowers, but it also offers conventional mortgages and other government-backed loans with relatively lower credit score requirements. Notably, the lender also provides free credit consulting for service members.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-16\">\n<div class=\"ProductCard\">\n<div class=\"ProductCard-body\">\n<ul class=\"Accordion w-full\">\n<li x-id=\"['panel-lender-details', 'heading-lender-details']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: 1 }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n        <button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:px-6 group sm:py-6\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" :id=\"$id('heading-lender-details')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-lender-details')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\" :data-outcome=\"expanded ? 'open_accordion' : 'close_accordion'\"><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"Accordion-title my-0 mr-2 md:flex-1\">\n    Lender details<br \/>\n    <\/h4>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Accordion-icon Icon mb-0 block leading-none Icon--xs icon-base-gray-900\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n            <default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Icon-glyph\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><default:title>Caret Down Icon<\/default:title><br \/>\n<default:path d=\"M12 17.152c-.33 0-.675-.131-.94-.378L3.384 9.09a1.32 1.32 0 0 1 0-1.86c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0L12 13.977l6.755-6.747c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0 .51.51.51 1.35 0 1.86l-7.694 7.684a1.295 1.295 0 0 1-.94.378H12Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/default:svg>        <\/span><br \/>\n    <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-lender-details')\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('heading-lender-details')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\">\n<div class=\"Accordion-content text-gray-700\">\n<div class=\"wysiwyg wysiwyg--flush has-links text-gray-700\">\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<strong>Availability:<\/strong> All U.S. states<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<strong>Loans offered:\u00a0<\/strong>Conventional, jumbo, FHA, VA, USDA<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<strong>Credit requirements:<\/strong> 620 for conventional loans<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<strong>Down payment minimum:\u00a0<\/strong>3% for conventional loans; 3.5% for FHA loans, none for VA loans or USDA loans<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<strong>Where to find:\u00a0<\/strong>Branch locations and online<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li x-id=\"['panel-pros-and-cons', 'heading-pros-and-cons']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: 0 }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n        <button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:px-6 group sm:py-6\" type=\"button\" :id=\"$id('heading-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\" :data-outcome=\"expanded ? 'open_accordion' : 'close_accordion'\"><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"Accordion-title my-0 mr-2 md:flex-1\">\n    Pros and cons<br \/>\n    <\/h4>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Accordion-icon Icon mb-0 block leading-none Icon--xs icon-base-gray-900\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n            <default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Icon-glyph\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><default:title>Caret Down Icon<\/default:title><br \/>\n<default:path d=\"M12 17.152c-.33 0-.675-.131-.94-.378L3.384 9.09a1.32 1.32 0 0 1 0-1.86c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0L12 13.977l6.755-6.747c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0 .51.51.51 1.35 0 1.86l-7.694 7.684a1.295 1.295 0 0 1-.94.378H12Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/default:svg>        <\/span><br \/>\n    <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('heading-pros-and-cons')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\" style=\"height: 0; overflow: hidden; display: none;\">\n<div class=\"Accordion-content text-gray-700\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsTable\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem-headerContainer flex items-center gap-2\">\n<div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/budgetadirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/circle-check.svg.svg+xml\" alt=\"Green circle with a checkmark inside\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n<p>            <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"ProsAndConsItem-header\">\n    Pros<br \/>\n    <\/h5>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore -->\n        <\/div>\n<ul class=\"ProsAndConsItem-list\">\n<li>Displays mortgage rates online<\/li>\n<li>Massive branch network<\/li>\n<li>Will consider non-traditional credit references in application process<\/li>\n<li>Offers low-down payment options to assist lower-income borrowers<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem-headerContainer flex items-center gap-2\">\n<div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/budgetadirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/remove-circle.svg.svg+xml\" alt=\"Red circle with an X inside\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n<p>            <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"ProsAndConsItem-header\">\n    Cons<br \/>\n    <\/h5>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore -->\n        <\/div>\n<ul class=\"ProsAndConsItem-list\">\n<li>Dialed back its mortgage offerings<\/li>\n<li>No longer offers home equity lines of credit (HELOCs)<\/li>\n<li>Below-average customer satisfaction scores and negative past customer reviews<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li x-id=\"['panel-why-we-chose-wells-fargo', 'heading-why-we-chose-wells-fargo']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: 0 }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n        <button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:px-6 group sm:py-6\" type=\"button\" :id=\"$id('heading-why-we-chose-wells-fargo')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-why-we-chose-wells-fargo')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\" :data-outcome=\"expanded ? 'open_accordion' : 'close_accordion'\"><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h6 class=\"Accordion-title my-0 mr-2 md:flex-1\">\n    Why we chose Wells Fargo<br \/>\n    <\/h6>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Accordion-icon Icon mb-0 block leading-none Icon--xs icon-base-gray-900\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n            <default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Icon-glyph\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><default:title>Caret Down Icon<\/default:title><br \/>\n<default:path d=\"M12 17.152c-.33 0-.675-.131-.94-.378L3.384 9.09a1.32 1.32 0 0 1 0-1.86c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0L12 13.977l6.755-6.747c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0 .51.51.51 1.35 0 1.86l-7.694 7.684a1.295 1.295 0 0 1-.94.378H12Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/default:svg>        <\/span><br \/>\n    <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-why-we-chose-wells-fargo')\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('heading-why-we-chose-wells-fargo')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\" style=\"height: 0; overflow: hidden; display: none;\">\n<div class=\"Accordion-content text-gray-700\">\n<div class=\"wysiwyg wysiwyg--flush has-links text-gray-700\">\n<p>Wells Fargo scores well for affordability, availability and borrower experience. If you\u2019re already a banking customer, you could get a mortgage through one of the bank\u2019s government-backed loan programs, which typically have more flexible credit requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-16\">\n<div class=\"ProductCard\">\n<div class=\"ProductCard-body\">\n<ul class=\"Accordion w-full\">\n<li x-id=\"['panel-lender-details', 'heading-lender-details']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: 1 }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n        <button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:px-6 group sm:py-6\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" :id=\"$id('heading-lender-details')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-lender-details')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\" :data-outcome=\"expanded ? 'open_accordion' : 'close_accordion'\"><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"Accordion-title my-0 mr-2 md:flex-1\">\n    Lender details<br \/>\n    <\/h4>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Accordion-icon Icon mb-0 block leading-none Icon--xs icon-base-gray-900\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n            <default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Icon-glyph\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><default:title>Caret Down Icon<\/default:title><br \/>\n<default:path d=\"M12 17.152c-.33 0-.675-.131-.94-.378L3.384 9.09a1.32 1.32 0 0 1 0-1.86c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0L12 13.977l6.755-6.747c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0 .51.51.51 1.35 0 1.86l-7.694 7.684a1.295 1.295 0 0 1-.94.378H12Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/default:svg>        <\/span><br \/>\n    <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-lender-details')\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('heading-lender-details')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\">\n<div class=\"Accordion-content text-gray-700\">\n<div class=\"wysiwyg wysiwyg--flush has-links text-gray-700\">\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<strong>Availability:<\/strong> All U.S. states<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<strong>Loans offered:<\/strong> Conventional, jumbo, FHA, VA, USDA<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<strong>Credit requirements:<\/strong> 620 for conventional loans; 580 for FHA loans and VA loans<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<strong>Down payment minimum:<\/strong> 3% for conventional loans; 3.5% for FHA loans, none for VA loans or USDA loans<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<strong>Where to find:<\/strong> Branch locations and online<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li x-id=\"['panel-pros-and-cons', 'heading-pros-and-cons']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: 0 }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n        <button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:px-6 group sm:py-6\" type=\"button\" :id=\"$id('heading-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\" :data-outcome=\"expanded ? 'open_accordion' : 'close_accordion'\"><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"Accordion-title my-0 mr-2 md:flex-1\">\n    Pros and cons<br \/>\n    <\/h4>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Accordion-icon Icon mb-0 block leading-none Icon--xs icon-base-gray-900\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n            <default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Icon-glyph\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><default:title>Caret Down Icon<\/default:title><br \/>\n<default:path d=\"M12 17.152c-.33 0-.675-.131-.94-.378L3.384 9.09a1.32 1.32 0 0 1 0-1.86c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0L12 13.977l6.755-6.747c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0 .51.51.51 1.35 0 1.86l-7.694 7.684a1.295 1.295 0 0 1-.94.378H12Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/default:svg>        <\/span><br \/>\n    <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('heading-pros-and-cons')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\" style=\"height: 0; overflow: hidden; display: none;\">\n<div class=\"Accordion-content text-gray-700\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsTable\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem-headerContainer flex items-center gap-2\">\n<div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/budgetadirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/circle-check.svg.svg+xml\" alt=\"Green circle with a checkmark inside\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n<p>            <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"ProsAndConsItem-header\">\n    Pros<br \/>\n    <\/h5>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore -->\n        <\/div>\n<ul class=\"ProsAndConsItem-list\">\n<li>Customized online quote tool<\/li>\n<li>No origination or hidden fees<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem-headerContainer flex items-center gap-2\">\n<div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/budgetadirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/remove-circle.svg.svg+xml\" alt=\"Red circle with an X inside\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n<p>            <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"ProsAndConsItem-header\">\n    Cons<br \/>\n    <\/h5>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore -->\n        <\/div>\n<ul class=\"ProsAndConsItem-list\">\n<li>Preapprovals take slightly longer compared to other lenders<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li x-id=\"['panel-why-we-chose-bison-state-bank', 'heading-why-we-chose-bison-state-bank']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: 0 }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n        <button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:px-6 group sm:py-6\" type=\"button\" :id=\"$id('heading-why-we-chose-bison-state-bank')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-why-we-chose-bison-state-bank')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\" :data-outcome=\"expanded ? 'open_accordion' : 'close_accordion'\"><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h6 class=\"Accordion-title my-0 mr-2 md:flex-1\">\n    Why we chose Bison State Bank<br \/>\n    <\/h6>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Accordion-icon Icon mb-0 block leading-none Icon--xs icon-base-gray-900\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n            <default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Icon-glyph\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><default:title>Caret Down Icon<\/default:title><br \/>\n<default:path d=\"M12 17.152c-.33 0-.675-.131-.94-.378L3.384 9.09a1.32 1.32 0 0 1 0-1.86c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0L12 13.977l6.755-6.747c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0 .51.51.51 1.35 0 1.86l-7.694 7.684a1.295 1.295 0 0 1-.94.378H12Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/default:svg>        <\/span><br \/>\n    <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-why-we-chose-bison-state-bank')\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('heading-why-we-chose-bison-state-bank')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\" style=\"height: 0; overflow: hidden; display: none;\">\n<div class=\"Accordion-content text-gray-700\">\n<div class=\"wysiwyg wysiwyg--flush has-links text-gray-700\">\n<p>Bison State Bank scores well for affordability and availability. The bank offers FHA, VA and USDA loans on home purchases, which you could qualify for even with a lower credit score. It\u2019s also a community bank, which might translate to more personalized service.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-16\">\n<div class=\"ProductCard\">\n<div class=\"ProductCard-body\">\n<ul class=\"Accordion w-full\">\n<li x-id=\"['panel-lender-details', 'heading-lender-details']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: 1 }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n        <button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:px-6 group sm:py-6\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" :id=\"$id('heading-lender-details')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-lender-details')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\" :data-outcome=\"expanded ? 'open_accordion' : 'close_accordion'\"><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"Accordion-title my-0 mr-2 md:flex-1\">\n    Lender details<br \/>\n    <\/h4>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Accordion-icon Icon mb-0 block leading-none Icon--xs icon-base-gray-900\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n            <default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Icon-glyph\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><default:title>Caret Down Icon<\/default:title><br \/>\n<default:path d=\"M12 17.152c-.33 0-.675-.131-.94-.378L3.384 9.09a1.32 1.32 0 0 1 0-1.86c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0L12 13.977l6.755-6.747c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0 .51.51.51 1.35 0 1.86l-7.694 7.684a1.295 1.295 0 0 1-.94.378H12Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/default:svg>        <\/span><br \/>\n    <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-lender-details')\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('heading-lender-details')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\">\n<div class=\"Accordion-content text-gray-700\">\n<div class=\"wysiwyg wysiwyg--flush has-links text-gray-700\">\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<strong>Availability:\u00a0<\/strong>All U.S. states<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<strong>Loans offered:\u00a0<\/strong>Conventional, jumbo, FHA, VA, USDA<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<strong>Credit requirements:\u00a0<\/strong>620 for conventional loans<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<strong>Down payment minimum:\u00a0<\/strong>3% for conventional loans; 3.5% for FHA loans; none for VA loans or USDA loans<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<strong>Where to find:\u00a0<\/strong>Branch locations and online<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li x-id=\"['panel-pros-and-cons', 'heading-pros-and-cons']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: 0 }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n        <button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:px-6 group sm:py-6\" type=\"button\" :id=\"$id('heading-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\" :data-outcome=\"expanded ? 'open_accordion' : 'close_accordion'\"><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"Accordion-title my-0 mr-2 md:flex-1\">\n    Pros and cons<br \/>\n    <\/h4>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Accordion-icon Icon mb-0 block leading-none Icon--xs icon-base-gray-900\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n            <default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Icon-glyph\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><default:title>Caret Down Icon<\/default:title><br \/>\n<default:path d=\"M12 17.152c-.33 0-.675-.131-.94-.378L3.384 9.09a1.32 1.32 0 0 1 0-1.86c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0L12 13.977l6.755-6.747c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0 .51.51.51 1.35 0 1.86l-7.694 7.684a1.295 1.295 0 0 1-.94.378H12Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/default:svg>        <\/span><br \/>\n    <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('heading-pros-and-cons')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\" style=\"height: 0; overflow: hidden; display: none;\">\n<div class=\"Accordion-content text-gray-700\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsTable\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem-headerContainer flex items-center gap-2\">\n<div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/budgetadirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/circle-check.svg.svg+xml\" alt=\"Green circle with a checkmark inside\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n<p>            <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"ProsAndConsItem-header\">\n    Pros<br \/>\n    <\/h5>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore -->\n        <\/div>\n<ul class=\"ProsAndConsItem-list\">\n<li>More than 270 branch locations<\/li>\n<li>Financing initiatives for Latino, Black and LGBTQ+ buyers<\/li>\n<li>Wide range of loan options, including programs for self-employed borrowers and USDA loans<\/li>\n<li>All-cash buying program<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem-headerContainer flex items-center gap-2\">\n<div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/budgetadirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/remove-circle.svg.svg+xml\" alt=\"Red circle with an X inside\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n<p>            <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"ProsAndConsItem-header\">\n    Cons<br \/>\n    <\/h5>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore -->\n        <\/div>\n<ul class=\"ProsAndConsItem-list\">\n<li>Lowest advertised rates require paying points and a hefty 40% down payment<\/li>\n<li>Doesn\u2019t disclose lender fees online<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li x-id=\"['panel-why-we-chose-new-american-funding', 'heading-why-we-chose-new-american-funding']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: 0 }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n        <button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:px-6 group sm:py-6\" type=\"button\" :id=\"$id('heading-why-we-chose-new-american-funding')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-why-we-chose-new-american-funding')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\" :data-outcome=\"expanded ? 'open_accordion' : 'close_accordion'\"><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h6 class=\"Accordion-title my-0 mr-2 md:flex-1\">\n    Why we chose New American Funding<br \/>\n    <\/h6>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Accordion-icon Icon mb-0 block leading-none Icon--xs icon-base-gray-900\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n            <default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Icon-glyph\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><default:title>Caret Down Icon<\/default:title><br \/>\n<default:path d=\"M12 17.152c-.33 0-.675-.131-.94-.378L3.384 9.09a1.32 1.32 0 0 1 0-1.86c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0L12 13.977l6.755-6.747c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0 .51.51.51 1.35 0 1.86l-7.694 7.684a1.295 1.295 0 0 1-.94.378H12Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/default:svg>        <\/span><br \/>\n    <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-why-we-chose-new-american-funding')\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('heading-why-we-chose-new-american-funding')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\" style=\"height: 0; overflow: hidden; display: none;\">\n<div class=\"Accordion-content text-gray-700\">\n<div class=\"wysiwyg wysiwyg--flush has-links text-gray-700\">\n<p>New American Funding scores well for affordability and availability. Along with providing lower-credit FHA, VA and USDA loans, this lender is willing to work with borrowers who have a bankruptcy or other blemish in their credit history.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-16\">\n<div class=\"ProductCard\">\n<div class=\"ProductCard-body\">\n<ul class=\"Accordion w-full\">\n<li x-id=\"['panel-lender-details', 'heading-lender-details']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: 1 }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n        <button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:px-6 group sm:py-6\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" :id=\"$id('heading-lender-details')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-lender-details')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\" :data-outcome=\"expanded ? 'open_accordion' : 'close_accordion'\"><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"Accordion-title my-0 mr-2 md:flex-1\">\n    Lender details<br \/>\n    <\/h4>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Accordion-icon Icon mb-0 block leading-none Icon--xs icon-base-gray-900\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n            <default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Icon-glyph\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><default:title>Caret Down Icon<\/default:title><br \/>\n<default:path d=\"M12 17.152c-.33 0-.675-.131-.94-.378L3.384 9.09a1.32 1.32 0 0 1 0-1.86c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0L12 13.977l6.755-6.747c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0 .51.51.51 1.35 0 1.86l-7.694 7.684a1.295 1.295 0 0 1-.94.378H12Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/default:svg>        <\/span><br \/>\n    <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-lender-details')\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('heading-lender-details')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\">\n<div class=\"Accordion-content text-gray-700\">\n<div class=\"wysiwyg wysiwyg--flush has-links text-gray-700\">\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<strong>Availability:<\/strong> All U.S. states<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<strong>Loans offered:\u00a0<\/strong>Conventional, jumbo, FHA, VA, USDA<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<strong>Credit requirements:\u00a0<\/strong>620 for conventional loans<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<strong>Down payment minimum:\u00a0<\/strong>Undisclosed<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<strong>Where to find:\u00a0<\/strong>Branch locations and online<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li x-id=\"['panel-pros-and-cons', 'heading-pros-and-cons']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: 0 }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n        <button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:px-6 group sm:py-6\" type=\"button\" :id=\"$id('heading-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\" :data-outcome=\"expanded ? 'open_accordion' : 'close_accordion'\"><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"Accordion-title my-0 mr-2 md:flex-1\">\n    Pros and cons<br \/>\n    <\/h4>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Accordion-icon Icon mb-0 block leading-none Icon--xs icon-base-gray-900\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n            <default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Icon-glyph\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><default:title>Caret Down Icon<\/default:title><br \/>\n<default:path d=\"M12 17.152c-.33 0-.675-.131-.94-.378L3.384 9.09a1.32 1.32 0 0 1 0-1.86c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0L12 13.977l6.755-6.747c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0 .51.51.51 1.35 0 1.86l-7.694 7.684a1.295 1.295 0 0 1-.94.378H12Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/default:svg>        <\/span><br \/>\n    <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('heading-pros-and-cons')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\" style=\"height: 0; overflow: hidden; display: none;\">\n<div class=\"Accordion-content text-gray-700\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsTable\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem-headerContainer flex items-center gap-2\">\n<div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/budgetadirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/circle-check.svg.svg+xml\" alt=\"Green circle with a checkmark inside\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n<p>            <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ProsAndConsItem-header\">\n    Pros<br \/>\n    <\/h3>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore -->\n        <\/div>\n<ul class=\"ProsAndConsItem-list\">\n<li>Branches plus online banking<\/li>\n<li>First-time homebuyer and down payment\/closing cost assistance programs in some states<\/li>\n<li>Special loan programs for first responders, professors and physicians<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem-headerContainer flex items-center gap-2\">\n<div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/budgetadirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/remove-circle.svg.svg+xml\" alt=\"Red circle with an X inside\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n<p>            <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ProsAndConsItem-header\">\n    Cons<br \/>\n    <\/h3>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore -->\n        <\/div>\n<ul class=\"ProsAndConsItem-list\">\n<li>Branch locations limited to\u00a0eight states<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li x-id=\"['panel-why-we-chose-old-national-bank', 'heading-why-we-chose-old-national-bank']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: 0 }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n        <button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:px-6 group sm:py-6\" type=\"button\" :id=\"$id('heading-why-we-chose-old-national-bank')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-why-we-chose-old-national-bank')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\" :data-outcome=\"expanded ? 'open_accordion' : 'close_accordion'\"><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h6 class=\"Accordion-title my-0 mr-2 md:flex-1\">\n    Why we chose Old National Bank<br \/>\n    <\/h6>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Accordion-icon Icon mb-0 block leading-none Icon--xs icon-base-gray-900\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n            <default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Icon-glyph\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><default:title>Caret Down Icon<\/default:title><br \/>\n<default:path d=\"M12 17.152c-.33 0-.675-.131-.94-.378L3.384 9.09a1.32 1.32 0 0 1 0-1.86c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0L12 13.977l6.755-6.747c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0 .51.51.51 1.35 0 1.86l-7.694 7.684a1.295 1.295 0 0 1-.94.378H12Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/default:svg>        <\/span><br \/>\n    <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-why-we-chose-old-national-bank')\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('heading-why-we-chose-old-national-bank')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\" style=\"height: 0; overflow: hidden; display: none;\">\n<div class=\"Accordion-content text-gray-700\">\n<div class=\"wysiwyg wysiwyg--flush has-links text-gray-700\">\n<p>Old National Bank scores well for affordability and availability. The bank works with eligible borrowers nationwide on a range of loan options, including FHA, VA and USDA loans that tend to come with more lenient credit requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-16\">\n<div class=\"ProductCard\">\n<div class=\"ProductCard-body\">\n<ul class=\"Accordion w-full\">\n<li x-id=\"['panel-lender-details', 'heading-lender-details']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: 1 }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n        <button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:px-6 group sm:py-6\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" :id=\"$id('heading-lender-details')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-lender-details')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\" :data-outcome=\"expanded ? 'open_accordion' : 'close_accordion'\"><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"Accordion-title my-0 mr-2 md:flex-1\">\n    Lender details<br \/>\n    <\/h4>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Accordion-icon Icon mb-0 block leading-none Icon--xs icon-base-gray-900\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n            <default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Icon-glyph\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><default:title>Caret Down Icon<\/default:title><br \/>\n<default:path d=\"M12 17.152c-.33 0-.675-.131-.94-.378L3.384 9.09a1.32 1.32 0 0 1 0-1.86c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0L12 13.977l6.755-6.747c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0 .51.51.51 1.35 0 1.86l-7.694 7.684a1.295 1.295 0 0 1-.94.378H12Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/default:svg>        <\/span><br \/>\n    <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-lender-details')\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('heading-lender-details')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\">\n<div class=\"Accordion-content text-gray-700\">\n<div class=\"wysiwyg wysiwyg--flush has-links text-gray-700\">\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<strong>Availability<\/strong>:\u00a0All U.S. states<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<strong>Loans offered:\u00a0<\/strong>Conventional, jumbo, FHA, VA<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<strong>Credit requirements:\u00a0<\/strong>620 for conventional loans<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<strong>Down payment minimum:\u00a0<\/strong>3% for conventional loans; 3.5% for FHA loans; none for VA loans<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<strong>Where to find:\u00a0<\/strong>Branch locations and online<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li x-id=\"['panel-pros-and-cons', 'heading-pros-and-cons']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: 0 }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n        <button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:px-6 group sm:py-6\" type=\"button\" :id=\"$id('heading-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\" :data-outcome=\"expanded ? 'open_accordion' : 'close_accordion'\"><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"Accordion-title my-0 mr-2 md:flex-1\">\n    Pros and cons<br \/>\n    <\/h4>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Accordion-icon Icon mb-0 block leading-none Icon--xs icon-base-gray-900\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n            <default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Icon-glyph\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><default:title>Caret Down Icon<\/default:title><br \/>\n<default:path d=\"M12 17.152c-.33 0-.675-.131-.94-.378L3.384 9.09a1.32 1.32 0 0 1 0-1.86c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0L12 13.977l6.755-6.747c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0 .51.51.51 1.35 0 1.86l-7.694 7.684a1.295 1.295 0 0 1-.94.378H12Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/default:svg>        <\/span><br \/>\n    <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('heading-pros-and-cons')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\" style=\"height: 0; overflow: hidden; display: none;\">\n<div class=\"Accordion-content text-gray-700\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsTable\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem-headerContainer flex items-center gap-2\">\n<div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/budgetadirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/circle-check.svg.svg+xml\" alt=\"Green circle with a checkmark inside\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n<p>            <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ProsAndConsItem-header\">\n    Pros<br \/>\n    <\/h3>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore -->\n        <\/div>\n<ul class=\"ProsAndConsItem-list\">\n<li>Borrowers can get approved in just one day<\/li>\n<li>Rates are advertised online for easy comparison<\/li>\n<li>Branch locations in the majority of states<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem-headerContainer flex items-center gap-2\">\n<div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/budgetadirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/remove-circle.svg.svg+xml\" alt=\"Red circle with an X inside\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n<p>            <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ProsAndConsItem-header\">\n    Cons<br \/>\n    <\/h3>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore -->\n        <\/div>\n<ul class=\"ProsAndConsItem-list\">\n<li>No USDA loans<\/li>\n<li>Minimum borrower requirements not listed online<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li x-id=\"['panel-why-we-chose-rate', 'heading-why-we-chose-rate']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: 0 }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n        <button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:px-6 group sm:py-6\" type=\"button\" :id=\"$id('heading-why-we-chose-rate')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-why-we-chose-rate')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\" :data-outcome=\"expanded ? 'open_accordion' : 'close_accordion'\"><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h6 class=\"Accordion-title my-0 mr-2 md:flex-1\">\n    Why we chose Rate<br \/>\n    <\/h6>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Accordion-icon Icon mb-0 block leading-none Icon--xs icon-base-gray-900\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n            <default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Icon-glyph\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><default:title>Caret Down Icon<\/default:title><br \/>\n<default:path d=\"M12 17.152c-.33 0-.675-.131-.94-.378L3.384 9.09a1.32 1.32 0 0 1 0-1.86c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0L12 13.977l6.755-6.747c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0 .51.51.51 1.35 0 1.86l-7.694 7.684a1.295 1.295 0 0 1-.94.378H12Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/default:svg>        <\/span><br \/>\n    <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-why-we-chose-rate')\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('heading-why-we-chose-rate')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\" style=\"height: 0; overflow: hidden; display: none;\">\n<div class=\"Accordion-content text-gray-700\">\n<div class=\"wysiwyg wysiwyg--flush has-links text-gray-700\">\n<p>Rate (formerly Guaranteed Rate) scores well for affordability and availability. While the lender doesn\u2019t offer every type of government-backed loan, it specializes in FHA loans, which have a lower credit threshold than conventional loans.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span id=\"low-credit-score-affects\" data-table-of-contents-category=\"low-credit-score-affects\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"affects\" data-position=\"2\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-2-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"How a low credit score affects your mortgage\" data-outcome=\"\">How a low credit score affects your mortgage<\/h2>\n<p>The best interest rates go to borrowers with the strongest credit scores. If you have a lower score, you\u2019ll be quoted higher rates, which could translate to several thousand more in interest over the life of your mortgage.<\/p>\n<p>Say you\u2019re obtaining a $380,000, 30-year mortgage with a fixed 7 percent rate. Your monthly payment would be $2,528 (excluding homeowners insurance premiums and property taxes), and you\u2019d pay $530,134 in interest over the 30-year loan term.<\/p>\n<p>If you were to improve your credit and get a lower rate of 6.5 percent instead, your monthly payment would drop to $2,402, and you\u2019d pay $484,669 in interest for the duration of the loan. Aside from the monthly payment savings of about $125, that\u2019s a total interest savings of approximately $45,000.<\/p>\n<p>You can use Bankrate\u2019s mortgage calculator to compare different scenarios with higher and lower rates.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"how-to-get\" data-table-of-contents-category=\"how-to-get\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-get\" data-position=\"3\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-3-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"How to get a mortgage with bad credit\" data-outcome=\"\">How to get a mortgage with bad credit<\/h2>\n<p>A bad credit score doesn\u2019t automatically mean you won\u2019t get approved for a mortgage, but you can expect to pay more for the loan. You could also have fewer options to choose from. Follow these tips to boost your approval odds:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\nShop with lenders who specialize in mortgages for borrowers with fair or poor credit.<\/li>\n<li>Consider using a credit union or online lender, which might have more flexible loan options.<\/li>\n<li>Look into government-backed loan programs, which might have less stringent qualification criteria. FHA loans, for example, have a lower minimum credit score requirement than conventional loans.<\/li>\n<li>Ask a trusted friend or relative with excellent credit to co-sign your mortgage.<\/li>\n<li>Stop charging with credit cards and refrain from opening any new credit accounts before you apply for your mortgage, as well as during the application process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span id=\"faq\" data-table-of-contents-category=\"faq\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faq\" data-position=\"4\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-4-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"Frequently asked questions\" data-outcome=\"\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"Accordion\">\n<li x-id=\"['panel-what-is-the-easiest-home-loan-to-get-approved-for-with-bad-credit', 'heading-what-is-the-easiest-home-loan-to-get-approved-for-with-bad-credit']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: false }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n<button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:p-6 group\" :id=\"$id('heading-what-is-the-easiest-home-loan-to-get-approved-for-with-bad-credit')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-what-is-the-easiest-home-loan-to-get-approved-for-with-bad-credit')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"Accordion-title mr-2 md:flex-1 my-0\">What is the easiest home loan to get approved for with bad credit?<\/h3>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-what-is-the-easiest-home-loan-to-get-approved-for-with-bad-credit')\" :labelledby=\"$id('heading-what-is-the-easiest-home-loan-to-get-approved-for-with-bad-credit')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\">\n<p>If you have poor credit, consider an FHA loan, which allows for credit scores as low as 580 (or 500 if you can make a 10 percent down payment on the home). If you\u2019re eligible, a VA loan (for service members and veterans) or a USDA loan (for buyers in rural areas) might also be easier to qualify for. Be wary of mortgage products that tout \u201cguaranteed approval\u201d without a credit check, or other offers with too-good-to-be-true claims. These are most likely bad actors, and going this route can potentially do more harm to your credit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li x-id=\"['panel-what-is-the-lowest-credit-score-needed-for-a-mortgage', 'heading-what-is-the-lowest-credit-score-needed-for-a-mortgage']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: false }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n<button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:p-6 group\" :id=\"$id('heading-what-is-the-lowest-credit-score-needed-for-a-mortgage')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-what-is-the-lowest-credit-score-needed-for-a-mortgage')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"Accordion-title mr-2 md:flex-1 my-0\">What is the lowest credit score needed for a mortgage?<\/h3>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-what-is-the-lowest-credit-score-needed-for-a-mortgage')\" :labelledby=\"$id('heading-what-is-the-lowest-credit-score-needed-for-a-mortgage')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\">\n<p>The lowest credit score to qualify for a mortgage depends on the loan program and the lender. Conventional loans usually have a minimum credit score of 620, but borrowers with higher credit scores tend to nab better rates. FHA loans have a lower minimum credit score requirement than conventional loans, and might make more sense for you if your credit needs improvement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li x-id=\"['panel-how-can-i-improve-my-credit-score', 'heading-how-can-i-improve-my-credit-score']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: false }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n<button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:p-6 group\" :id=\"$id('heading-how-can-i-improve-my-credit-score')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-how-can-i-improve-my-credit-score')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"Accordion-title mr-2 md:flex-1 my-0\">How can I improve my credit score?<\/h3>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-how-can-i-improve-my-credit-score')\" :labelledby=\"$id('heading-how-can-i-improve-my-credit-score')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\">\n<div class=\"Accordion-content text-gray-700 px-3 pb-4 sm:px-6 sm:pb-6\">There are many ways to boost your credit score. First, review your three credit reports from the credit reporting bureaus at AnnualCreditReport.com. If you spot any errors or inaccuracies, contact the reporting agency as soon as possible to dispute. Once you have your scores, create a plan of attack for debt. Likewise, be sure to pay all of your bills on time and in full, if possible. While it can be tempting to cut off access completely, close credit cards with caution\u200b\u200b \u2014 your credit score can drop if you close an account. You\u2019re better off simply not using the card, or using it sparingly and paying it back promptly.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"Accordion\">\n<li x-id=\"['panel-methodology', 'heading-methodology']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: false }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n<button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:p-6 group\" :id=\"$id('heading-methodology')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-methodology')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"Accordion-title mr-2 md:flex-1 my-0\">Methodology<\/h3>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-methodology')\" :labelledby=\"$id('heading-methodology')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\">\n<div class=\"Accordion-content text-gray-700 px-3 pb-4 sm:px-6 sm:pb-6\">To determine the best mortgage lenders for low-credit score borrowers, Bankrate periodically evaluates more than 75 lenders for factors relating to affordability, availability and borrower experience, assigning each a Bankrate Score out of five stars. The best mortgage lenders for low-credit score borrowers generally have a Bankrate Score of 4.5 stars or higher. 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