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Kentucky FHA Loan Requirements For Loan Approval.
FHA Handbook 4000.1 Updates
Administration (FHA) Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1. These updates are effective September 30, 2016 and
Clarification that an Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium (UFMIP) refund calculation applies even if original UFMIP was
not financed.
Mortgage Debt Not Included in Credit Report: Clarification that a manual downgrade is not required when there is no history of late payments, as detailed below.
o Not currently delinquent; and
o No 30 day late payments within 12 months of the case number assignment date; and
o No more than 2 x 30 day late payments within 24 months of the case number assignment date.
A link has been added in the FHA Product Description from Mortgage Payment History requirements to “Credit History
Requirements for Manually Underwritten Loans.”
Appliances that add contributory value must be operable.
Mechanical components and utilities: The appraiser must report the utility, safety, and capacity of the mechanical systems.
The appraiser must observe and operate all applicable mechanical systems and utilities. In conjunction with this guidance,
existing FHA Handbook guidance on the following topics will be added:
o Electrical System
o Heating and Cooling
o Plumbing
o Utilities
If you have questions about qualifying as first time home buyer in Kentucky, please call, text, email or fill out free prequalification below for your next mortgage loan pre-approval.
The view and opinions stated on this website belong solely to the authors, and are intended for informational purposes only. The posted information does not guarantee approval, nor does it comprise full underwriting guidelines. This does not represent being part of a government agency. The views expressed on this post are mine and do not necessarily reflect the views of my employer. Not all products or services mentioned on this site may fit all people
Kentucky $15,000 Down payment Assistance Grant For Kentucky Home Buyers in 2016
New Income Limits for Jefferson County Kentucky and Louisville Home Buyers lacking a down payment.
The new income limits for Kentucky Housing loans are based on annual borrower income, and vary by county. Here’s how they break down for Central Kentucky and the Louisville area:
- Purchase price up to $294,000 with Secondary Market and max household income is limited to $112,000 with MRB for Jefferson County Kentucky. No homeownership in last 3 years and a minimum credit score of 640. Max debt to income ratios of 40 an 45%
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Underwriting Rental Income for a Kentucky Mortgage Loan in 2014
Rental income can be used if all of the following conditions apply:
• The borrower has a two year history of managing rental properties as demonstrated by two years personal tax returns (1040’s) and schedule E.
• If the borrower wishes to qualify with rental income on the subject property in an investment transaction, they must provide evidence of rent loss insurance to cover six month’s rent in the event of a property vacancy.
• If the borrower owns a rental property that is not yet reflected on schedule E, they may use income from this property to qualify with a lease agreement. However, if the borrower does not have a two year demonstrated history of managing rental properties, this guideline is not valid. Also note, when a property is reflecting on the schedule E of the personal tax returns, lease agreements may not be used to determine qualifying income for any reason.
Once the gross rental income has been calculated from the schedule E of the tax returns OR using 75% of the monthly lease payment, you must deduct the monthly housing expense to determine net rental income. Net rental income is the final figure that is used to calculate the total debt ratio.
For example:
• Using a 24 month average of the calculated schedule E the underwriter has determined there is $300 monthly gross rental income.
• The underwriter then verifies the monthly PITI (principle, interest, taxes, and insurance) of $450 on the rental property. Note: If the rental property has a mortgage insurance or homeowners association dues expense, these amounts will be included in the PITI calculation.
• $300 gross rental income minus $450 monthly PITI nets a rental loss of $150. As a result, a $150 monthly liability is added to the total debt ratio.
This calculation is commonly referred to as “washing” the housing expenses on the property. Even though we still have a net loss that is included in the debt ratio, we were able to “wash” $300 of the $450 monthly PITI thereby improving our total debt ratios.
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Joel Lobb
Senior Loan Officer
Senior Loan Officer
(NMLS#57916)
American Mortgage Solutions, Inc.
800 Stone Creek Pkwy, Ste 7,
Louisville, KY 40223
phone: (502) 905-3708
Fax: (502) 327-9119
Company ID #1364 | MB73346
Mortgages and Credit Scores
Today, credit scores plays a big role in determining whether or not your mortgage loan is approved and at what interest rate. Obtaining a mortgage loan at an interest rate just one point less results in a savings of about $5,000 on the average 15 year mortgage, and significantly more on a 30 year mortgage (about $50,000).
Why do lenders use your credit score in their lending decisions? Because they discovered that there is a direct correlation between your credit score and the odds of your becoming delinquent on your monthly mortgage payments. Consider the following statistics the mortgage industry has compiled:
Your Odds of Becoming 90 Days Delinquent are
576 to 1
288 to 1
144 to 1
72 to 1
36 to 1
18 to 1
9 to 1
4 to 1
2 to 1
As the above table illustrates, those with credit scores below 630 are not a very good risk, so they will obtain a mortgage at a significantly higher interest rate and this will add anywhere from $50 to about $250 to their monthy mortgage payment and add thousands to the price of the home.
If your score is 660 or above, you can get a mortgage loan fairly easily since you are a pretty good risk. As stated above, the higher your score the lower your interest rate, so your goal shouldn’t be to obtain a credit score of 660; it should be to achieve a credit score of at least 700. Some lenders will reward you if your credit score is higher than 725, by lowering your interest rate by about 1/4th of a percent. If it is between 700 and 724, it will be lowered by 1/8th of a percent.
Does an interest point or two make such a big difference in the price of the house? You bet it does! It means saving thousands in finance charges and a lower monthly payment. For example, paying an interest rate just two points higher means paying an additional $200 each month on your house payment on the typical $150,000, 30-year mortgage loan. That’s at least $72,000 more you’re going to pay for your house!
There are steps you can take to raise your credit score or overcome a low credit score:
(1) Offer a larger down payment so that you aren’t borrowing so much money
(2) Lower your debt-to-income ratio by paying off as much debt as you possibly can before applying for a mortgage loan in order to increase your credit score
(3) Don’t buy a car just before applying for a mortgage loan as it lowers your credit score
For a Kentucky FHA Purchase Loan, we can go down to a 620 credit score with the minimum down payment of 3.5%. No bankruptcies or foreclosures in the last 2 years.
FHA Manual Underwriting
The minimum FICO for FHA Manual Underwrites is being lowered to 620
Joel Lobb
Senior Loan Officer
Senior Loan Officer
(NMLS#57916)
American Mortgage Solutions, Inc.
800 Stone Creek Pkwy, Ste 7,
Louisville, KY 40223
phone: (502) 905-3708
Fax: (502) 327-9119
Company ID #1364 | MB73346
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- Kentucky FHA Mortgage Guideline Changes April, 2013 (louisvillemortgageguide.com)
- Louisville Kentucky Mortgage Rates (kentuckyusdaloan.com)
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- Credit Score Need a Tweak? Here’s How (hispanicbusiness.com)
- Is subprime heating up again? (bankrate.com)
KHC Loan Programs
Kentucky Home Buyers
More about down payment and closing costs
KHC recognizes that down payments, closing costs, and prepaids are stumbling blocks for many potential home buyers. Here are several loan programs to help. Your KHC-approved lender can help you apply for the program that meets your need.
Regular DAP
- Purchase price up to $346,644 with Secondary Market.
- Assistance in the form of a loan up to $6,000 in $100 increments.
- Repayable over a ten-year term at 5.50 percent.
- Available to all KHC first-mortgage loan recipients.
Affordable DAP
- Purchase price up to $346,644 with Secondary Market.
- Assistance up to $6,000.
- Repayable over a ten-year term at 1.00 percent.
- Borrowers must meet Affordable DAP income limits.
MORE ABOUT DOWN PAYMENT AND CLOSING COSTS
- No liquid asset review and no limit on borrower reserves.
- Specific credit underwriting standards may apply to down payment programs
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SECONDARY MARKET FUNDING SOURCE
- First-time and repeat homebuyers statewide
- 30-year fixed interest rate
- Principal residence ONLY
- Purchase Price Limit: $346,644
- Borrower must meet KHC’s Secondary Market Income Limits
- Minimum credit score of 660
- 3 percent down payment
- Monthly mortgage insurance (charter coverage)
- All KHC DAPs applicable
- No minimum borrower contribution
- No reserves required
- 80 percent AMI income
- Minimum credit score of 660
- 3 percent down payment
- Monthly mortgage insurance (standard coverage)
- All KHC DAPs applicable
- No minimum borrower contribution
- No reserves required
- Secondary Market Income limits apply
- Insured by the Federal Housing Administration
- 3.5 percent down payment
- All KHC DAPs applicable
- Upfront and monthly mortgage insurance
- Minimum credit score of 620
Refinance Options (Available only through Secondary Market)
- Credit qualifying Streamline Refinance and Rate/Term Refinance
- Insured by the Federal Housing Administration
- Cash back to borrower not to exceed $500
- Upfront and monthly mortgage insurance
- Minimum credit score of 620
- Guaranteed by the Veterans Administration for qualified military veterans
- No down payment if the property appraises for the sales price or greater
- All KHC DAPs applicable
- Minimum credit score of 620
- No monthly mortgage insurance payments
Refinance Options (Available only through Secondary Market)
- VA IRRRL
- 620 minimum credit score
- No appraisal required
- 30-year term
- VA existing loan
- Guaranteed by Rural Housing Services (RHS)
- Home must be located in a rural area as defined by RHS
- No down payment if the property appraises for the sales price or greater
- All KHC DAPs applicable
- Upfront and monthly mortgage insurance
- Minimum credit score of 620
Refinance Options (Available only through Secondary Market)
- RHS Streamlined-Assist Refinance Program
- 620 minimum credit score
- No appraisal required
- Must have made timely mortgage payments for the last 12 months
- 30-year term
- RHS existing 502 guaranteed loan
KENTUCKY HOUSING CORPORATION
2021 SECONDARY MARKET
GROSS ANNUAL APPLICANT’S INCOME LIMITATIONS
Effective May 1, 2021
Secondary Market Purchase Price Limit — $346,644
- No liquid asset review and no limit on borrower reserves.
- Specific credit underwriting standards may apply to down payment programs.
This type of loan is administered by KHC in the state of Kentucky. They typically have $4500 to $6000 down payment assistance year around, that is in the form of a second mortgage that you pay back over 10 years.
Sometimes they will come to market with other down payment assistance and lower market rates to benefit lower income households with not a lot of money for down payment.
KHC offers FHA, VA, USDA, and Conventional loans with their minimum credit scores being set at 620 for all programs. The conventional loan requirements at KHC requires 660 credit score.
The max debt to income ratios are set at 40% an 50% respectively.
Text/call 502-905-3708
kentuckyloan@gmail.com
Customer Testimonials
We just moved here the first of January in 2017 from Ohio to the Louisville, KY area and we found Joel’s website online. He was quick to respond to us and got back the same day on our loan approval. He was very knowledgeable about the local market and kept us up-to date throughout the loan process and was a pleasure to meet at closing. Would recommend his services.
Angela Forsythe
“We were searching online for mortgage companies in Louisville, Ky locally to deal with and found Joel’s website, and it was a godsend. He was great to work with, and delivered on everything he said he would do. I ended up referring my co-worker at UPS, and she was very pleased with his service and rates too. Would definitely vouch for him.” September 2016
Monica Leinhardt
“We contacted Joel back in July 2011 to refinance our Mortgage and he was great to work with. We contacted several lenders locally and online, and most where taking almost 60 days to close a refinance, Joel got it done in 23 days start to finish,I would definitely recommend him. He got us 3.75% with just $900 in closing costs on our FHA Streamline loan.
Kayle Griffin
“Joel is one of the best Mortgage Brokers I have ever worked with in my sixteen years in the real estate and mortgage business.” May 25, 2010
Tim Beck
“Joel has always worked very hard to keep his word and to work out seasonable solutions to difficult problems. He is truly an expert in FHA and other type loans.” September 1, 2010
Nancy Nalley
“I have worked with Joel since 1998. He is a great loan professional.” I refer most of my Louisville, Kentucky area home buyers to him and he always take special care of them. August 23, 2012
Jon ClarK
“Joel Lobb is a real professional in the lending industry, with many years of experience, he is the one to go to for any mortgage lending needs.” August 22, 2011
RICHARD VOLZ , Residential Sales , Remax Foursquare Realty
“When looking to purchase our new home in 2006, I had the pleasure of meeting Joel Lobb. Not only was he personable and easy to reach, he was extremely knowledgable in his field and made sure to find us the best rate and a top notch mortgage company. We were able to complete the process in less than 3 weeks with his expertise. I find Joel to have the utmost high integrity and I recommend him to anyone who say’s they are need of mortgage assistance. He is also fantastic and keeping everyone up to date on the latest in the housing industry through his twitter posts. He provided great results for our family and we still communicate to this day!” August 21, 2010
Stacie Drake
“We first use Joel on our new home purchase in 2007 in St Matthews, Kentucky area and he was great to work with. We have since refinanced our home with him in 2010 when rates got really low and he has always delivered on what he says. I could not imagine using anyone else.”
Melody Glasscock March 2014
Absolutely Amazing!! I emailed Joel after I had just got a denial from a bank and just thought i would try to get some advice on what my next steps would be to get a house. I honestly didn’t expect to even get a reply because my credit is not great. That was about a week and a half ago. I just signed a contract on a house last night. ONLY because of Joel Lobb. He even worked with us throughout the weekend, which shocked me. Best decision I have ever made. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WORKING WITH US THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PROCESS.
Cee Bellisle August 2017
Contacted him about buying a home and he was great to work with. I was moving to Louisville Ky to take a new job and he walked me through the entire process. He explained to me all the different options for FHA, VA, USDA mortgage loans and credit score requirements versus Fannie Mae. Since I was a first time home buyer I needed alot of help and guidance. I would definitely recommend him. Fast to respond and available to answer questions that I or my realtor had after hours.
Anderson Johnson June 2018
We moved from Michigan to Northern Kentucky area and we were really impressed. We got a USDA loan no money down and closed in less than 3.5 weeks. We shopped around online with other lenders but Joel was always first to respond and his rates were just a little better than other lenders. He kept us informed through the process along with our realtor and there was absolutely no surprises like we heard from other co-workers and friends that they experienced in their loan process. We have already referred another co-worker to Joel . He’s AWESOME!
Patty Kingston
American Mortgage Solutions, Inc.
10602 Timberwood Circle Suite 3
If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation, or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for a loan, please contact us at 502-905-3708.
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— Some products and services may not be available in all states. Credit and collateral are subject to approval. Terms and conditions apply. This is not a commitment to lend. Programs, rates, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. The content in this marketing advertisement has not been approved, reviewed, sponsored or endorsed by any department or government agency. Rates are subject to change and are subject to borrower(s) qualification.
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