Bad Credit Mortgage Guides & Credit Repair Strategies

Expert advice on qualifying for mortgages with bad credit, rebuilding scores, and navigating manual underwriting

Bad Credit • November 9, 2025

Manual Underwriting Explained: How Bad Credit Borrowers Get Approved

Complete guide to FHA and conventional manual underwriting for bad credit borrowers—what underwriters review, compensating factors that matter, and approval strategies.

Bad Credit • November 7, 2025

How to Get a Mortgage with a 500-579 Credit Score in 2025

Step-by-step guide to qualifying for FHA loans with 500-579 credit scores through manual underwriting, including compensating factors and lender requirements.