Repair Escrows for Kentucky USDA, FHA, VA, Fannie Mae Home loans

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Repair Escrows for FHA, USDA, VA and Fannie Mae Mortgage Loans in Kentucky
When are repair escrows allowed for a FHA, VA, USDA and Fannie Mae Loan in KY?
  • Agency owned properties (FHA, Fannie, VA, or RHS owned)
  • New Construction seed and sod (depending on weather conditions)
  • Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEM’s are only for FHA and VA loans)
When are repair escrows not allowed?
  • Voluntary improvements to the home unrelated to EEM’s
  • If the nature of the repair impacts the safety, structural integrity, or livability of the property
How much can you escrow for repairs?
  • $5,000 which must include the cushion
  • $6,000 for EEM’s which much include the cushion
  • $11,000 for FHA REO properties which must include the cushion
  • For FHA loans a 10% cushion must be added to any repair amount being escrowed
  • For all other loan…

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