Mortgage Question: Can we be sure we will be approved?

Hi

I have a questions, we ( hubby and I) due to past problems and the very large rent we pay, have low scores. We want to purchase a home and get out of the rental deal (2700 per month). We have been gifted a good down payment of 20-25 percent. Can we be sure we will be approved?? I dont want to put money down to find out we cannot get a commitment.

Also, what are the most important items to pay off, old charge off? what would the cut of time be for those?

Thank You
Bonnie
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Hi, Bonnie. How low are your credit scores? You can go FHA with a minimum of 560 credit scores. Old charge offs should be paid, however, if it is up to the UW's discretion. Medical debts are forgiven.

You could become pre-qualified with a manual underwrite. This means you would provide evidence of three non-traditional trade lines that you have paid on time for the last twelve months. For instance, KUB, Comcast, Verizon...anything that doesn't typically show up on a credit report. You have to provide a 12 months statement from the creditor or actual cancelled checks. Cancelled rent checks or auto insurance payments are other examples of non-traditional lines of credit.


Good luck!
Kristin