It is always a good idea to strive for the highest and best credit scores that you can earn. Having said that, don't let lower scores keep you away from buying a house. Get with a mortgage professional and get reviewed. You would be surprised at scores that can qualify. In the worst case, a mortgage professional can give you suggestions to get you on the road to qualify for a home of your very own. You have heard the expression - TRY ME - well... try me. Let me get you together with a mortgage person so we can figure it out. Don't house shop without doing the mortgage check first!