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The lowest credit score to buy a house or refinance your mortgage is 500. These new requirements for both FHA and VA went into effect in 2010. 1  Fannie Mae requires a minimum score of 620. 2  Freddie Mac requires a minimum score of 620. 3  FHA requires a minimum score of 500. 4  VA requires a minimum score of 500.
FHA loans: Like VA loans, FHA loans are backed by the federal government. Thereâs no credit score minimum, but most FHA lenders prefer a score of at least 620. In 2014, some lenders theoretically dropped their minimum score to 580, but lenders have generally set higher standards since the mortgage meltdown. Successful FHA borrowers typically have higher scores. The average credit score for all FHA purchases in 2014 was 684, which is well above the minimum 580 score. FHA loans also require a down payment of 3.5 percent, as well as both an up-front mortgage insurance premium and monthly mortgage insurance, which now runs for the life of the loan.