Credit & Qualifying
Credit scores, DTI, pre-approval, and closing costs made simple.
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What Credit Score Do You Need to Buy a House?
There's no single magic number. Here are the credit scores each loan program looks for in 2026 — FHA 580, conventional 620+, VA and USDA flexible — plus how to improve.
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Understanding Debt-to-Income (DTI)
Your DTI ratio is one of the biggest factors in getting approved. Here's what it is, how front-end and back-end work, the 43–50% ranges, and how to lower it.
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