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Credit Score Requirements for a Mortgage: What You Need in 2026
Minimum credit scores for FHA, conventional, VA, and USDA loans. How your score affects your mortgage rate and what to do if your score is too low.
March 11, 2026•7 min read
2 articles tagged “FHA”
Minimum credit scores for FHA, conventional, VA, and USDA loans. How your score affects your mortgage rate and what to do if your score is too low.
Complete guide to first-time homebuyer programs — FHA loans, state HFA programs, down payment assistance grants, and how to qualify for help.