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Conventional loans are those issued by a lending institution to a borrower. Generally speaking, borrowers should have a âbare minimumâ credit score of 620, but ideally you should have a score closer to the 740 range, according to a Bankrate publication. FHA loans are different from conventional loans in that they are backed by the Federal Housing Administration.
Standard FHA-insured mortgages require the home buyer to put up a down payment of at least 3.5 percent of the purchase price. This is one of the lowest down payment levels available for mortgages. To get an FHA loan with a 3.5 percent down payment, the home buyer must have a FICO credit score of at least 580. HUD increased the minimum score for a minimum down payment FHA loan from 500 to 580 in January 2010. Approved FHA loan home buyers with credit scores below 580 are required to make a down payment of 10 percent or more of the home's purchase price.