No exact number needed. Many VA lenders go below 580. Most banks won't tell you that.
Bankruptcy, foreclosure, or federal debt default. We need this to set the right approval timeline.
Months since the bankruptcy was discharged, the foreclosure completed, or the short sale settled.
Pre-tax income from all sources. Income decides whether bad credit is a circumstance you can fix or a structural constraint.
Cars, student loans, credit card minimums, child support. Don't include rent.
A specialist personally reviews your numbers and reaches out within one business day.
A VA loan specialist will personally review your credit profile and reach out within one business day.
A real specialist (not a call center) will email or call with an honest read of your file: which lenders work your profile, what would unlock the next lane, and whether VA or FHA is faster for you. No pressure, no spam.