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Updated over 10 years ago,
Buy and hold without a credit score?
Hello BP community,
Is it possible to obtain conventional financing from banks without a credit score? I heard of manual underwriting, but from my research, you have to jump through hoops and most banks don't offer it.
I don't use credit cards so I don't have a credit score/history. I just never had a need for them since my expenses are low and I save around 90% of my income due to living at home. I pay for everything in cash and don't have any debt. I have around $200,000 in liquid assets, primarily stocks and cash. So my borrowing ability should be better than most with a credit score.
I haven't contacted any banks regarding my situation. But do you think that local community banks and credit unions will be willing to offer conventional financing to someone without a credit score, but with assets? Someone mentioned FHA loans, but I don't think I qualify.
Any insight would be helpful, thanks!