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.
Plain-English explanation
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.
What can change the answer?
Recent late payments, thin credit history, disputed accounts, lender overlays, and automated underwriting findings can change the answer.
Want the real answer for your file?
FHA guidelines are the rule. Your credit, income, payment, property, and county limit are what decide the actual answer.
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Educational only. FHA guidelines, lender overlays, rates, fees, and underwriting requirements can change. Final eligibility depends on full underwriting review.