Do You Have to Pay Off Collections to Get a Mortgage in 2026? The Real Rules for FHA, VA, and Conventional Loans
Published on: 02/10/2026
Do you have to pay off collections before buying a home? The real 2026 rules: FHA's $2,000 threshold, VA's quiet new collection math, and when conventional loans let you leave them unpaid.
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