CNBC Select has named the top mortgage lenders for bad credit in a variety of categories, including FHA loans, speedy closings, military homebuyers and borrowers with no credit. For more details on how we made our selections, see our methodology.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Finding home loans with bad credit isn’t for the faint of heart—or at least, it’s not something that should be done without serious homework. But there’s good news if you’re a ...

Getting a mortgage with a bad credit history is possible, but you'll likely face higher rates and fewer options. Government-backed mortgages, including FHA, VA and USDA loans, offer flexibility for low credit scores.