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What Credit Score Do You Need for a Mortgage in 2026?

What Credit Score Do You Need for a Mortgage in 2026?

Afruz Finnigan
Published on: 21/03/2026

Wondering what credit score you need for a mortgage in 2026? FHA starts at 580, conventional at 620. See all loan minimums and how to improve your score fast.

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