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For a cash-out refi on a home the borrower lives in, generally, the lowest credit score is 640, according to Fannie Mae's standards. But such a loan comes with caveats. The borrower can't have an LTV ratio higher than 75%, must have 6 months of reserves in the bank and a debt-to-income ratio of 36% or lower.
In no case may the appraisal be dated more than 1 year prior to the date of the Note. Property Inspection Reports/Condition and Marketability Reports (Fannie Mae Form 2070/Freddie Mac Form. 2075 may be dated no earlier than 120 days from the date of the Note. Continued on next page.