fico score 620 underwriting guidelines: Higher Scores Mandate by Desktop Underwriter
- 11/30/09 09:09 AM
Fannie Mae is tightening its underwriting criteria effective December 12, 2009 by raising the minimum credit score for automated underwriting (Desktop Underwriter) from 580 to at least 620 for all loans, justified on the grounds that this action "will support prudent risk management and better ensure sustainable homeownership." Even higher minimum credit scores may apply for both manual and automated underwriting, depending on factors such as the loan-to-value ratio and the number of units in the structure. The minimum credit score applies to all mortgage loans delivered to Fannie Mae, including FHA and other government-backed loans. Fannie is also changing the … (0 comments)
Fannie Mae is tightening its underwriting criteria effective December 12, 2009 by raising the minimum credit score for automated underwriting (Desktop Underwriter) from 580 to at least 620 for all loans, justified on the grounds that this action "will support prudent risk management and better ensure sustainable homeownership." Even higher minimum credit scores may apply for both manual and automated underwriting, depending on factors such as the loan-to-value ratio and the number of units in the structure. The minimum credit score applies to all mortgage loans delivered to Fannie Mae, including FHA and other government-backed loans. Fannie is also changing the … (0 comments)
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