2026 Mortgage Credit Score: 620 FICO Era Ends
Posted on February 24th, 2026 in Uncategorized | No Comments »
The old 620 FICO minimum for conventional loans is basically gone.
Fannie Mae removed its minimum credit score requirement in November 2025.
Loans under $832,750 in 2026 typically qualify as conforming mortgages.
New models like FICO 10T boost approvals up to 5%.
Roughly 5 million potential buyers could benefit from expanded credit rules.