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Typical Specifications for Credit Grades

Typical Specifications for Credit Grades

The figures shown here are typical. Most lenders have requirements that generally fall within these ranges.

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HSH.com's General Guide to Credit Grades

Quality
Level
Credit
Score
Debt
Ratio
Max LTV RatioHistory for
Credit Type
Delinquencies:Typical Additional Requirements
# of times # of days within last
A+
to
A-
750+
660
28/38 To 95% Mortgage 0 - 24 mo Good/excellent credit during last 2 to 5 years.
No bankruptcy within the last 2 to 10 years.
Installment/
Revolving
0 - 1
0 - 1
30
60
12 to 24 months
B+
to
B-
620 50 75 - 85 Mortgage 2 - 3 30 12 mo No 60-day mortgage lates.
24 - 48 mos since bankrupt discharge.
Higher number of rolling lates may be allowed.
Installment/
Revolving
2 - 4
0 - 2
30
30
12 mo
12 mo
C+
to
C-
580 55 75 Mortgage 3 - 4
0 - 2
30
60
12 mo
12 mo
12 - 24 mos since bankrupt discharge.
High "rolling" lates allowable.
Installment/
Revolving
4 - 6
2 - 4
30
60
12 mo
12 mo
D+
to
D-
550 60 65-70 Mortgage 2 - 6
1 - 2
60
60
12 mo
12 mo
Bankruptcy discharge within last 12 months.
Judgements to be paid w/ loan proceeds.
Not in foreclosure.
Installment/
Revolving
Poor payment record with limited 90 day, isolated 120 day
E 520- 65 50 - 65 Mortgage Poor payment record with a pattern of 30, 60, and 90+ lates Possible current bankruptcy, foreclosure
Stable current employment
Installment/
Revolving
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General Assumptions

  1. Purchase or refinance of a single family owner occupied house (or usually) condo unit.
  2. Reasonably stable (consistent with quality level) employment history. Not self-employed.
  3. Fully documented income, assets and liabilities.

Notes

A potentially reduced interest rate or fees may result from credit scores of 750 or above.

Credit patterns are important. More than a few credit cards or outstanding loans may signal a problem, as do a large number of recent credit inquiries.

A demonstrated willingness to maintain payments is important. Thus, "rolling lates" are less important than lates which occur randomly, because they signal a continued effort to pay after falling behind.


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