How to Get a Mortgage with Bad Credit

There are several important steps for consumers to take if they want to be approved for a mortgage with bad credit. First step is to get a copy of your credit report and clean up any errors or discrepancies. The second step is to write a letter of explanation for any late payments or collections that are being reported. Even bad credit lenders want an explanation for derogatory credit accounts. This is your opportunity to paint a picture for the underwriter when you apply for a home loan. If you were late on a credit card bill because you were laid off or on disability it often makes a difference. The third step is to shop with lenders that actually offer bad credit mortgage programs. Too often we hear stories about borrowers getting quoted a low rate from a lender that doesn't actually offer mortgage programs for people with bad credit. If you have low fico scores, make sure you are comparing quotes from bad credit lenders and not irresponsible loan officers. Getting a bad credit mortgage may take some time, so don't always plan on closing your loan in less than 30-days.

Home Loan Type	Select Mortage Refinance Cash Out Refinance Home Equity New Home Purchase
State	Select Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming
Property Value	Select 70,000 - 80,000 80,000 - 90,000 90,000 - 100,000 100,000 - 110,000 110,000 - 120,000 120,000 - 130,000 130,000 - 140,000 140,000 - 150,000 150,000 - 160,000 160,000 - 170,000 170,000 - 180,000 180,000 - 190,000 190,000 - 200,000 200,000 - 210,000 210,000 - 220,000 220,000 - 230,000 230,000 - 240,000 240,000 - 250,000 250,000 - 260,000 260,000 - 270,000 270,000 - 280,000 280,000 - 290,000 290,000 - 300,000 300,000 - 310,000 310,000 - 320,000 320,000 - 330,000 330,000 - 340,000 340,000 - 350,000 350,000 - 360,000 360,000 - 370,000 370,000 - 380,000 380,000 - 390,000 390,000 - 400,000 400,000 - 410,000 410,000 - 420,000 420,000 - 430,000 430,000 - 440,000 440,000 - 450,000 450,000 - 460,000 460,000 - 470,000 470,000 - 480,000 480,000 - 490,000 490,000 - 500,000 500,000 - 510,000 510,000 - 520,000 520,000 - 530,000 530,000 - 540,000 540,000 - 550,000 550,000 - 560,000 560,000 - 570,000 570,000 - 580,000 580,000 - 590,000 590,000 - 600,000 600,000 - 610,000 610,000 - 620,000 620,000 - 630,000 630,000 - 640,000 640,000 - 650,000 650,000 - 660,000 660,000 - 670,000 670,000 - 680,000 680,000 - 690,000 690,000 - 700,000 700,000 - 710,000 710,000 - 720,000 720,000 - 730,000 730,000 - 740,000 740,000 - 750,000 750,000 - 760,000 760,000 - 770,000 770,000 - 780,000 780,000 - 790,000 790,000 - 800,000 800,000 - 810,000 810,000 - 820,000 820,000 - 830,000 830,000 - 840,000 840,000 - 850,000 850,000 - 860,000 860,000 - 870,000 870,000 - 880,000 880,000 - 890,000 890,000 - 900,000 900,000 - 910,000 910,000 - 920,000 920,000 - 930,000 930,000 - 940,000 940,000 - 950,000 950,000 - 960,000 960,000 - 970,000 970,000 - 980,000 980,000 - 990,000 990,000 - 1,000,000 1,000,000 - 1,010,000 1,010,000 - 1,020,000 1,020,000 - 1,030,000 1,030,000 - 1,040,000 1,040,000 - 1,050,000 1,050,000 - 1,060,000 1,060,000 - 1,070,000 1,070,000 - 1,080,000 1,080,000 - 1,090,000 1,090,000 - 1,100,000 1,100,000 - 1,110,000 1,110,000 - 1,120,000 1,120,000 - 1,130,000 1,130,000 - 1,140,000 1,140,000 - 1,150,000 1,150,000 - 1,160,000 1,160,000 - 1,170,000 1,170,000 - 1,180,000 1,180,000 - 1,190,000 1,190,000 - 1,200,000 1,200,000 - 1,210,000 1,210,000 - 1,220,000 1,220,000 - 1,230,000 1,230,000 - 1,240,000 1,240,000 - 1,250,000 1,250,000 - 1,260,000 1,260,000 - 1,270,000 1,270,000 - 1,280,000 1,280,000 - 1,290,000 1,290,000 - 1,300,000 1,300,000 - 1,310,000 1,310,000 - 1,320,000 1,320,000 - 1,330,000 1,330,000 - 1,340,000 1,340,000 - 1,350,000 1,350,000 - 1,360,000 1,360,000 - 1,370,000 1,370,000 - 1,380,000 1,380,000 - 1,390,000 1,390,000 - 1,400,000 1,400,000 - 1,410,000 1,410,000 - 1,420,000 1,420,000 - 1,430,000 1,430,000 - 1,440,000 1,440,000 - 1,450,000 1,450,000 - 1,460,000 1,460,000 - 1,470,000 1,470,000 - 1,480,000 1,480,000 - 1,490,000 1,490,000 - 1,500,000 Over 1,500,000
Mortgage Balance	Select 1st Time Buyer 70,000 - 80,000 80,000 - 90,000 90,000 - 100,000 100,000 - 110,000 110,000 - 120,000 120,000 - 130,000 130,000 - 140,000 140,000 - 150,000 150,000 - 160,000 160,000 - 170,000 170,000 - 180,000 180,000 - 190,000 190,000 - 200,000 200,000 - 210,000 210,000 - 220,000 220,000 - 230,000 230,000 - 240,000 240,000 - 250,000 250,000 - 260,000 260,000 - 270,000 270,000 - 280,000 280,000 - 290,000 290,000 - 300,000 300,000 - 310,000 310,000 - 320,000 320,000 - 330,000 330,000 - 340,000 340,000 - 350,000 350,000 - 360,000 360,000 - 370,000 370,000 - 380,000 380,000 - 390,000 390,000 - 400,000 400,000 - 410,000 410,000 - 420,000 420,000 - 430,000 430,000 - 440,000 440,000 - 450,000 450,000 - 460,000 460,000 - 470,000 470,000 - 480,000 480,000 - 490,000 490,000 - 500,000 500,000 - 510,000 510,000 - 520,000 520,000 - 530,000 530,000 - 540,000 540,000 - 550,000 550,000 - 560,000 560,000 - 570,000 570,000 - 580,000 580,000 - 590,000 590,000 - 600,000 600,000 - 610,000 610,000 - 620,000 620,000 - 630,000 630,000 - 640,000 640,000 - 650,000 650,000 - 660,000 660,000 - 670,000 670,000 - 680,000 680,000 - 690,000 690,000 - 700,000 700,000 - 710,000 710,000 - 720,000 720,000 - 730,000 730,000 - 740,000 740,000 - 750,000 750,000 - 760,000 760,000 - 770,000 770,000 - 780,000 780,000 - 790,000 790,000 - 800,000 800,000 - 810,000 810,000 - 820,000 820,000 - 830,000 830,000 - 840,000 840,000 - 850,000 850,000 - 860,000 860,000 - 870,000 870,000 - 880,000 880,000 - 890,000 890,000 - 900,000 900,000 - 910,000 910,000 - 920,000 920,000 - 930,000 930,000 - 940,000 940,000 - 950,000 950,000 - 960,000 960,000 - 970,000 970,000 - 980,000 980,000 - 990,000 990,000 - 1,000,000 1,000,000 - 1,010,000 1,010,000 - 1,020,000 1,020,000 - 1,030,000 1,030,000 - 1,040,000 1,040,000 - 1,050,000 1,050,000 - 1,060,000 1,060,000 - 1,070,000 1,070,000 - 1,080,000 1,080,000 - 1,090,000 1,090,000 - 1,100,000 1,100,000 - 1,110,000 1,110,000 - 1,120,000 1,120,000 - 1,130,000 1,130,000 - 1,140,000 1,140,000 - 1,150,000 1,150,000 - 1,160,000 1,160,000 - 1,170,000 1,170,000 - 1,180,000 1,180,000 - 1,190,000 1,190,000 - 1,200,000 1,200,000 - 1,210,000 1,210,000 - 1,220,000 1,220,000 - 1,230,000 1,230,000 - 1,240,000 1,240,000 - 1,250,000 1,250,000 - 1,260,000 1,260,000 - 1,270,000 1,270,000 - 1,280,000 1,280,000 - 1,290,000 1,290,000 - 1,300,000 1,300,000 - 1,310,000 1,310,000 - 1,320,000 1,320,000 - 1,330,000 1,330,000 - 1,340,000 1,340,000 - 1,350,000 1,350,000 - 1,360,000 1,360,000 - 1,370,000 1,370,000 - 1,380,000 1,380,000 - 1,390,000 1,390,000 - 1,400,000 1,400,000 - 1,410,000 1,410,000 - 1,420,000 1,420,000 - 1,430,000 1,430,000 - 1,440,000 1,440,000 - 1,450,000 1,450,000 - 1,460,000 1,460,000 - 1,470,000 1,470,000 - 1,480,000 1,480,000 - 1,490,000 1,490,000 - 1,500,000 Over 1,500,000
Credit Rating	Select Excellent Good Fair Poor
First Name
Last Name
Email
Phone	( ) -

• Get approved for an affordable loan payment regardless of your credit.
• Find out which lenders are offering mortgages for bad credit.
• Create a plan and set goals for budgeting the loan payment for the mortgage you are applying for.

BCML offers several mortgage programs for bad credit, but requirements, guidelines and rates are subject to change without notice.