S Kung asked:




If you have bad credit then you are probably aware of how difficult it can be to get a loan. Due to the current economic climate, it is very common for people to have a poor credit rating. This is due to the fact that many people have been forced into bankruptcy due to tough economic times. If you are looking to buy a home, but have been affected with bad credit, you should consider different options for getting mortgage loans for poor credit.

The lower your credit score is the more work you have to do to get a home mortgage loan. The first thing you should start doing is saving your money. If you can come up with a down payment that is around 10% of your home loan, then you should be able to get a loan approved. The higher down payment decreases the risk that lenders have to bear for your home loan. The more money you can save the better chance you will have of getting approval for a down payment.

Another step you can take to get a bad credit home mortgage loan is to look for a cosigner. Getting a cosigner with a good credit rating is good way to get approval from banks. When cosigners sign the contract, they are guaranteeing lenders that if you default on your loan they will step in to cover it. Having a cosigner diversifies the risk that lenders take when giving out a bad credit loan.

You should go online if you are looking for mortgage loans for poor credit. Doing a complete search for the different lenders available will give you different options when it comes to your loan. Get quotes from different lenders and find a lender that offers a good interest rate on your loan.

Francisco

~life sucks~ asked:


I need to borrow 25k. My bank doesnt give unsecured loans for that amount. I just bought my house and am pretty sure I dont have 25k equity in it. So, a second mortgage is out. Are there any legit companies out there that will lend that kind of money to a person with good (not excellent) credit? If need be I have a co signer with excellent credit willing to help me. The purpose of this loan is for debt consolidation. I just want to pay off all those credit cards, have one monthly payment and start over. Bankruptcy is not an option. My credit is decent and I want to keep it that way. Serious advise only please.

Susan