Do disputed accounts affect FHA approval?
Yes. FHA requires disputed accounts above a balance threshold to be addressed before closing — usually by removing the dispute and accepting the score that results.
What this actually means.
Disputed accounts artificially inflate FICO. FHA underwriting recalculates the score without the dispute, and the file qualifies on that adjusted score. Best practice: resolve disputes before applying.
Where this can move.
Recent late payments, thin credit history, disputed accounts, lender overlays, and automated underwriting findings can change the answer.
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