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Shu Matsuo Post Is it possible to get a mortgage without a credit score?
31 August 2022 | 5 replies
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-sponsored enterprises that drive many of the underwriting decisions lenders make, have guidelines for evaluating conventional borrowers with no traditional credit.Each loan program and lender has its own requirements, but generally to qualify with nontraditional credit you'll need to have made 12 months of timely payments for at least two to three types of continuing obligations, such as housing, utilities and insurance.Be prepared to provide documentation of your payment history, such as canceled checks, money order receipts and account statements.
Joe Edwards-Hoff Need Help- Buying first home with dad's help
27 April 2011 | 8 replies
It was foreclosed on and is owned by Freddie Mac.
Loren Whitney Life changes... Renting my primary only 9 months after purchase
4 February 2013 | 5 replies
The real reason for my post is to discuss my mortgage agreement that mirror Freddie Mac guidelines on Occupancy.
Andrew Martin is anyone else having issues with BP on Android devices??
7 March 2017 | 11 replies
Hey everyone, I am just curious as to if anyone else is experiencing any issues with BP on an Android device?
James Lanier Financial lenders after purchase of property
22 November 2016 | 6 replies
@James Lanier, Freddie Mac offers a fairly new program where they will lend up to 70% of ARV on a single family rehab.  
David Lowe Beach Condo Financing?
29 December 2016 | 6 replies
I haven't invested in condos before and didn't really understand the problem, but he said it was a Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac rule.  
Justin M Christian Multi-Family & SFH Investor in Kansas City & Smart Device Expert
3 April 2017 | 5 replies

Hi Everyone,My name is Justin Christian. I just started looking into real-estate investing and am trying to learn as much as I can as fast as possible. I'm from the Kansas City area and work as a web application devel...

Sophie Jang Best loan program for 5-10% down payment
1 May 2017 | 6 replies
Hi @Sophie Jang,I'm a big fan of Freddie Mac HomePossible. 2-4 unit, 95% LTV.
Scott E. I think I've been wrong about subject-to deals.
23 October 2023 | 22 replies
In practice, mortgages are sold immediately by the banks to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, so many do not even know where the original documents are and have lost court cases where smart borrowers are sued and demand the bank produce the documents and the banks lost because they can't find them. 
Jason D. How to prepare for an appraisal?
11 May 2019 | 8 replies
They will spend about 15 minutes in your home mainly taking pictures, measurements with the small laser device, and writing in their small notebook.