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How do credit-score LLPAs work?

Short answer

Fannie/Freddie LLPA matrices have credit-score columns: 620-639, 640-659, 660-679, 680-699, 700-719, 720-739, 740-759, 760-779, 780+. Each bracket up reduces the LLPA. Moving from 700 to 740 can save 0.5-1% in points equivalent.

Plain-English explanation

What this actually means.

Credit LLPAs cross with LTV LLPAs to produce the combined adjustment. The breakpoint at 740 is historically the largest gain — that's where major LLPA reductions kick in on most matrices. 760+ adds incremental gains. Below 700, LLPAs grow rapidly. Subject to current LLPA matrices.

What can change the answer?

Where this can move.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac LLPA matrices update periodically. Credit, LTV, occupancy, property type, and loan purpose all stack.

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