Kentucky FHA Mortgage Lender

Kentucky FHA Loan Guidelines for Student Loans:

Must be included in the borrower’s liabilities regardless of the payment type or

status. The payment amount must be either:

▪ The greater of:

· 1% of the outstanding balance on the loan or

· Monthly payment reported on the borrower’s credit report, or

▪ The servicer’s documented payment provided the payment will fully amortize

the loan over the repayment term period

Deferred

A payment does not need to be included if written evidence supports that the

student loan debt will be deferred beyond 12 months of closing.

In Repayment

Include loans with payments starting within 12 months. Calculate threshold

payment as a rate of 5% of outstanding balance divided by 12 months. If credit

report payment is higher, use credit report payment. If current documentation

from student loan servicer reflects actual terms and payment for…