Question: how much do you need to buy a house with bad credit?
Answer: FHA loans have some of the most lenient qualification requirements there are. And they're available to any homebuyer, not just first-time buyers. Borrowers with a credit score of at least 580 stand a chance to get approved as long as they have a minimum 3.5% down payment. That's just $8,750 for a $225,000 home.