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FHA:

FHA home loans are mortgages insured by the federal government through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), a branch of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. FHA home loans reduce the barrier to entry for homebuyers and refinancers by featuring low down payments, flexible credit requirements, and more purchase power. If funds are limited, an FHA home loan can help you finance more than 80% of your home value.

What are FHA loan requirements?

In order to ensure that you meet the minimum FHA loan requirements, you need to consider the following factors:

  • Are you over the age of 18?
  • Do you have a valid Social Security number and lawful residency in the United States?
  • Do you have a steady employment history? If not, have you at least worked for the past two years?
  • Can you afford the minimum down payment of 3.5% 580  or 10% 500 (depending…

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Western Kentucky are now eligible for low-interest loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture

low-interest loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture

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low-interest loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Down Payment Assistance

$6000 Down for Your Dream Home with Down Payment Assistance

An exciting new program is making it easier for you to get your dream home faster and with more money in your pocket. Geared toward homebuyers who may need help coming up with down payment or closing costs, the Mortgage Down Payment Assistance Program (DPA) can turn you into a homebuyer today!

You do not need to be a first time homebuyer

Down payment assistance programs normally require you to be a first time homebuyer; however, this new program does not have this requirement. There are also various first mortgage options this program can be tied to, including FHA and USDA loans.

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.
 
On Mon, Jan 10, 2022 at 1:26 PM Joel Lobb, Mortgage Loan Officer <kentuckyloan@gmail.com> wrote:

Secondary Market Interest Rates — 45 Day Lock

Loan Type
Rate without Down
Payment Assistance
Rate with Down
Payment Assistance
FHA, VA & RHS 3.25% 4.00%
     
HFA Preferred Plus 80 3.75% 4.00%
 

Joel Lobb
Mortgage Loan Officer
Individual NMLS ID #57916
 
American Mortgage Solutions, Inc.
 

Text/call:      502-905-3708

fax:            502-327-9119
email:
          kentuckyloan@gmail.com
 

Credit Score Information For Kentucky Home buyers

What Will My Lender Use?

FICO is used by 90% of lenders, according to myFICO, and has been around

since 1989. (VantageScore only hit the scene in 2006.)

If you’re not sure which scoring model a lender will use, just ask!

FICO Scores used for mortgages

USDA loan:

Most lenders prefer at least a 620
The U.S. Department of Agriculture insures for low- to moderate-income homebuyers. The USDA does not set a minimum credit score requirement and does not require a down payment.

Conventional loan:

620 is the minimum but in reality most will need a 720 or higher for a pre-approval if you are putting down less than 20%

Conventional loans aren’t insured by a government agency either, but they are covered by mortgage loan companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The down payment amount varies.

VA loan:

Most lenders prefer at least a 580
A Veterans Affairs loan is backed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and meant for military members and their spouses. These loans don’t require a minimum score or money down.

FHA loan:

500 (with 10% down payment) or 580 (with 3.5% down payment)
FHA loans, those guaranteed by the Federal Housing Administration, are for higher-risk borrowers who have poor credit and little money saved for a down payment. The credit requirements can fluctuate based on how much of a down payment you can afford.Most lenders have overlays now wanting a minimum 620 credit score even for FHA loans.


Are you interested in seeing how your current credit score might affect a new mortgage?

Let’s take a look together.

Joel Lobb
Mortgage Loan Officer
Individual NMLS ID #57916

American Mortgage Solutions, Inc.
10602 Timberwood Circle
Louisville, KY 40223
Company NMLS ID #1364

Text/call: 502-905-3708

email: kentuckyloan@gmail.com
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What Will My Lender Use? FICO is used by 90% of lenders, according to myFICO, and has been around since 1989. (VantageScore only hit the scene in 2006.) If you’re not sure which scoring model a lender will use, just ask! USDA loan: Most lenders prefer at least a 620 The U.S. Department of Agriculture … Continue reading Credit Score Information For Kentucky Home buyers

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Credit scores required for A Kentucky Mortgage Loan Approval for FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Fannie Mae

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What credit score is needed to buy a house in Kentucky?

Ultimately, there is no singular credit score that can guarantee you a mortgage approval. Each lender is free to set their own credit score requirements.

But many loan types are insured by government organizations. And lenders cannot accept borrowers with credit scores below the minimum these organizations set. The four most popular home loan types are:

Conventional: Not backed by any government agency, but must meet the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac underwriting guidelines
FHA: Loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration
VA: Loans backed by the US Department of Veterans Affairs (for military members)
USDA: Loans backed by the US Department of Agriculture (for low- to moderate-income families who buy homes in rural areas)

And here are the minimum credit score requirements for each of these loan types:

Conventional: 
620 SCORE NEEDED. BUT TO GET APPROVED FOR A FANNIE MAE LOAN MOSTLY LIKE YOU WILL NEED A 720 SCORE OR HIGHER IF YOU HAVE LESS THAN 20% EQUITY POSITION OR LESS THAN 20% DOWN PAYMENT DUE TO PRIVATE MORTGAGE INSURANCE
FHA: 
580 for a 3.5% down payment
500 for down payments of at least 10%
**MOST FHA LENDERS WILL WANT A 580 to 620  CREDIT SCORE NOWADAYS

VA: 
No minimum BUT MOST VA LENDERS WILL WANT A 580 to 620 CREDIT SCORE
USDA: 
No minimum, but with a credit score of at least 620 to 640 you could qualify for streamlined credit analysis and chances of approval goes way down if score is below 640…

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Joel Lobb
Senior  Loan Officer

(NMLS#57916)
 Fax:     (502) 327-9119
 
 Company ID #1364 | MB73346