Credit Rating Chart to help you determine your credit rating. Keep in mind, this is only a credit rating guide and there are exceptions to the rule!
 
Rating
Mortgage History
FICO Score
Bankruptcy Discharged
Notice of Reinstatement or Foreclosure Sale Date
Maximum Loan to Value

AA
1 x 30
640 or greater
3 years since discharge or dismissal
5 years
Can finance up to 100% of purchase price or market value

A-
2 x 30
600 or greater
2 years since discharge or dismissal
3 years
Can finance up to 90% of purchase price or market value

B

4 x 30,
2 x 30
or
1 x 60

560 or greater or *
Chapter 7 - 1 year from discharge; Chapter 13 - 1 year from discharge or 2 years from dismissal
2 years
Can finance up to 80% of purchase price or market value

C
1 x 90
520 or greater or *
1 year since discharge or dismissal
1 year
Can finance up to 75% of purchase price or market value

C-
2 x 90
500 or greater
Chapter 13 must be paid off at funding; Chapter 7 must be discharged one day prior to closing
No NOD at funding
Can finance up to 70% of purchase price or market value

D
1 x 120
to current foreclosure
500 and below
Chapter 13 must be paid off at funding; Chapter 7 must be discharged one day prior to funding
Can be currently in foreclosure
Can finance up to 65% of purchase price or market value

* Some restrictions may apply. Other programs may be available on a case-by-case basis.
 
Remember, FICO scores range from 375 to 900 points. A score of 650 or above indicates a very good credit history.
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