Home Financing Details What Are the Minimum Requirements to Get Approved?

What Are the Minimum Requirements to Get Approved?

Last updated on Apr 08, 2025

Wondering what it takes to qualify for financing with SimpleDirect?

Good question! While we work with a variety of lending partners (each with their own approval criteria), here’s a general overview of the minimum requirements most homeowners will need to meet.

✅ Basic Requirements

To apply and get approved, you’ll typically need to:

  1. Be at least 18 years old
    You must be a legal adult to enter into a loan or credit agreement.

  2. Be a U.S. resident
    We currently only offer financing in the United States.

  3. Have a verifiable source of income
    This can include employment income, self-employment, retirement income, or other consistent sources that show you’re able to repay a loan.

  4. Have a reasonable credit history
    Our lending partners work with a range of credit profiles. Some lenders accept scores as low as 560–600, while others require higher credit to qualify for larger amounts or better rates.

🧠 Keep in Mind:

  • Credit score isn’t everything.
    Your income, debt-to-income ratio, and payment history all factor into your application.

  • Each lender is different.
    Some are more flexible than others. If one lender doesn’t approve you, another might—SimpleDirect automatically checks multiple options on your behalf.

  • Checking your options won't hurt your credit.
    When you apply through SimpleDirect, it’s a soft credit check to see your offers. No commitment, no pressure.

🚀 Ready to See If You Qualify?

It only takes a few minutes to check your options. There’s no impact on your credit score, and you might be surprised by what you’re eligible for—some homeowners get approved for up to $100,000.

Still have questions? We’re here to help—reach out anytime or start your pre-qualification online.

Let’s make that home project happen! 🛠️