Louisville Kentucky FHA Mortgage Loans for Purchases and Refinance
CHANGES TO KENTUCKY FHA STREAMLINE REFINANCE TRANSACTIONS.
CHANGES TO KENTUCKY FHA STREAMLINE REFINANCE TRANSACTIONS.
502-905-3708 for your free FHA Mortgage Prequalification
In order to be in compliance with HUD Mortgagee Letter 2009-32, the following changes
to Kentucky FHA Streamline Refinanceswill be effective for new case numbers assigned on or
after November 17, 2009. Please review the new maximum insurable mortgage
calculations below.
**** Revised Streamline Refinance Transactions WITHOUT an Appraisal ****
The maximum insurable mortgage cannot exceed:
• The outstanding principal balance* (from payoff) minus the applicable
refund of the UFMIP,
PLUS
• The new UFMIP that will be charged on the refinance.
**Closing cost cannot be included in the new maximum loan amount. ****Revised Streamline Transaction WITH an Appraisal****
The maximum insurable mortgage is the lower of:
1) Outstanding principal balance* minus the applicable refund of UFMIP, plus
closing costs, prepaid items to establish the escrow account and the new
UFMIP that will be charge on the refinance;
OR
2.) 97.75 percent of the appraised value of the property plus the new UFMIP that
will be charged on the refinance.
Discount points may not be included in the new mortgage. If the borrower
has agreed to pay discount points, the lender must verify the borrower has the
assets to pay them along with any other financing costs that are not included in
the new mortgage amount.
* Outstanding principle balance for the above calculations is defined as the principle balance of the loan
and may include interest charged by the servicing lender when the payoff is not received on the first day of
the month but may not include delinquent interest, late charges or escrow shortages.
The following changes apply for Kentucky FHA Streamline loans with or without appraisal:
A.) Seasoning – At the time of loan application, the borrower must have made at least 6
payments on the FHA-insured mortgage being refinanced.
B.) Payment History – Current mortgage must be 0x30 in the last 12 months or for the life of the loan if loan is < 12 months old and > 6 months old. ) If borrower has less than 12 month history on current loan and has a previous consecutive mortgage, that mortgage must be 0x30 up to the 12 months required.
C.) Net Tangible Benefit – The lender must determine that there is a net tangible benefit
as a result of the streamline refinance transaction, with or without an appraisal. The
transaction must meet FHA net tangible
benefit.
For FHA Net tangible benefit is defined as:
1.) A reduction in the total mortgage payment (principal, interest, taxes and
insurances, HOA fees, ground rents special assessments and all
subordinate liens): The new total mortgage payment is 5% lower than the
total mortgage payment for the mortgage being refinanced. Example: Total
mortgage payment on the existing FHA mortgage is $895; the total mortgage
payment for the new FHA mortgage must be $850 or less.
2.) Refinancing from an adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) to a fixed rate
mortgage: The interest rate on the new fixed mortgage will be no greater
than 2 percentage points above the current rate of the one-year arm. For
hybrid ARMs, the total mortgage payment on the new fixed rate mortgage may
not increase by more than 20%. Example: total mortgage payment on the
hybrid ARM is $895; the total mortgage payment for the new fixed rate
mortgage must be $1,074 or less.
3.) Reducing the term of the mortgage: For transactions that include a
reduction in the mortgage term, that loan must be underwritten and closed as
a rate and term (no cash-out) refinance transaction.
D.) Employment – Streamline refinances must now include evidence of employment and
include a verbal (must be on 1003).
E.) Assets – If there are any closing cost to be paid at close, verification of funds to close
must be included in the file submission.
F.) The file must also include the pay-off statement.
G.) Maximum Combined Loan to Value –
Kentucky Mortgage guidelines will remain at
100% CLTV.)
• For streamline refinance transactions WITHOUT an appraisal, the CLTV is
based on the original appraised value of the property.
• For streamline refinance transactions WITH an appraisal, the CLTV is based on
the new appraised value. H.)TOTAL Scorecard – Lenders should not use TOTAL on streamline refinance
transactions. If a lender uses TOTAL, that loan must be underwritten and closed
as a rate and term (no cash-out) refinance transaction.
I.) Uniform Residential Loan Application (URLA) – Mortgagees may no longer use
an abbreviated version of the URLA. Due to various disclosure requirements and
our long-standing belief that borrowers are best served when certifications they must
make are divulged as early as possible in the loan application process, the
application for mortgage insurance must be signed and dated by the borrower(s)
before the loan is underwritten. Mortgagees are permitted to process and underwrite
the loan after the borrowers and interviewer complete the initial URLA and initial
form HUD-92900A, HUD/VA Addendum to Uniform Residential Loan
Application.
Author: Louisville Kentucky Mortgage Broker Offering FHA, VA, USDA, Conventional, and KHC Zero Down Payment Home Loans
I have helped over 589 Kentucky families buy or refinance their home over the last 18 years. Realizing that this is one of the biggest, most important financial transactions a family makes during their lifetime, I always feel honored and respected when I am chosen to originate their personal home loan. You can count on me to deliver on what I say, and I will always give you honest, up-front personal attention you deserve during the loan process.
I have several advantages over the large banks in town. First, I can search and negotiate for your loan options through several different mortgage companies across the country to get you the best deal locally. Where most banks will offer offer you their one set of loan products. I have access to over 10 different mortgage companies to broker your loan through to get you the best pricing and loan products that may not fit into the bank's program due to credit, income, or other underwriting issues.
You will not get lost in the shuffle like most borrowers do at the mega banks; you're just not a number at our company, you are a person and we will treat you like one throughout the entire process.
Give us a try or let us compare your options on your next mortgage transaction. Call me locally at 502-905-3708. Free Mortgage Pre-Qualifications same day on most applications.
Email me at kentuckyloan@gmail.com with your questions
I specialize in Kentucky FHA, VA ,USDA, KHC, Conventional and Jumbo mortgage loans. I am based out of Louisville Kentucky. For the first time buyer with little money down, we offer Kentucky Housing or KHC loans with down payment assistance.
Customer Testimonials
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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 definetly recommmend 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 April 2018
Wow, what a great loan officer. I was referred to him by our agent and he was great to work with. We used him for a USDA no money down loan in Shelby County and we were really impressed. We were afraid we could not buy a home since we did not have money saved for a down payment, but Joe l was able to get us a zero down loan and we even got our appraisal fee and good faith deposit back at closing. We actually got money back at closing!!! I Can't think him enough. Our family moved from our apartment in the south end of town to get our own home with 5 acres for our kids and 2 dogs, at a payment that is equal to our rent payment also. .Thanks Again Joel. May god bless you
Patty Locker
We contacted Joel about buying a house on our move from Ohio for my husband's job transfer with Ford. We put a lot of trust in him since we were new to the area and first time home buyers in the Louisville KY market, and he always delivered on what he said. It took us a while to find a home due to the lack of homes, but once we got one, he was always quick to respond our questions via text or email ,and kept us informed through the process. We got to meet him at the closing and he was super nice and even got us a closing gift for our home which we didn't expect at all. Super nice guy 😀!!! I would definitely recommend him for a local Home loan in the Louisville area.
pam dolby
I got a VA loan with Joel and he was great. He is an ex-army guy so he could relate to my past experiences of being a veteran and moving around the country a lot. I had some credit issues that required a little extra work but Joel was able to find A VA lender to approve my situation as far as having past bad credit problems and a lower credit score. We closed yesterday on our home here in Louisville and we could not be happier. We finally have a home of our own thanks to Joel . I would definitely recommend him for a mortgage loan. Great experience and closed 8 days before expected close date so we were able to move in early.
larry summit
I contacted Joel about the $10,000 KY Housing Grant last month and we were able to get it and I just closed on my home. He was great to work with and if you are a first time home buyer here in Louisville, I would definitely contact him. I met him at his office and he was very nice and knowledgeable and kept me informed through the process. No surprises either so I was very happy. I am new homeowner thanks to Joel .
Joel Lobb Senior Loan Officer
American Mortgage Solutions, Inc.
10602 Timberwood Circle Suite 3
Louisville, KY 40223
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How to calculate your FHA MIP refund
To calculate your FHA MIP refund, you’ll first need to determine a couple of figures.
Your original MIP amount. You can find this listed on your original loan documents.
The number of months after your closing date.
The eligible refund percentage. See chart above.
Next, multiple your original MIP amount by the eligible refund percentage to determine your total refund amount. For example, if your original MIP amount was $2,500 on a loan that closed 10 months ago, then your eligible refund percentage is 62%. Your MIP refund amount is $1,550 ($2,500 x 0.62).
FHA MIP Refund Calculation
Your refund amount is only part of the story, though. When you refinance your current FHA loan and there is a refund due, the refund amount is applied to the new upfront mortgage insurance premium for your new FHA refinance loan.
How to calculate your new FHA loan MIP amount
To calculate your MIP amount for your new FHA refinance loan, you’ll need to determine following figures:
Your new UFMIP amount. This is calculated by multiplying your base loan amount by 1.75% (all FHA mortgages charge this amount).
Your MIP refund amount. See above section for how to calculate.
Next, subtract your MIP refund amount from your new UFMIP amount. This amount is the total UFMIP you owe on your new refinance loan.
(MIP refund amount) – (New UFMIP amount) = New loan UFMIP amount
New FHA UFMIP calculation
For example, if your new refinance loan is $200,000, then your new UFMIP amount is $3,500 ($200,000 x 0.175). Now, let’s say your MIP refund amount is $1,800. That means, you’ll only have to pay $1,700 UFMIP towards your new refinance loan ($3,500 – $1,800 = $1,700).
Eligibility requirements for FHA MIP refunds
The FHA has specific eligibility requirements for MIP refunds both for your original FHA loan and your new FHA refinance loan. To be eligible, your current FHA loan must:
Have closed less than three years ago
Be up-to-date on all mortgage payments with no serious delinquencies
Not have entered foreclosure
Not be an assumed FHA mortgage
Other things to note:
You must refinance into another FHA loan to receive an MIP refund
MIP refunds will be applied to the UFMIP on the new FHA refinance loan
For FHA streamline refinances, MIP refunds are available after the 7-month waiting period required for these loans
Your refinance loan must close by the end of the 36th month after the current FHA loan was opened
See if you’re eligible for a FHA refinance loan.
Can I get the FHA MIP refund in cash?
FHA MIP refunds are not eligible as cash refunds. The HUD underwriting guidelines states “If the borrower is refinancing his/her current FHA loan to another FHA loan within 3 years, a refund credit may be applied to reduce the amount of the UFMIP paid on the refinanced loan.”
Who do I contact with questions regarding my MIP refund?
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is the administrator of FHA loans. HUD has created a Mortgage Insurance Premium Refund Support Service Center where you can ask questions about mortgage insurance refunds. You can contact HUD with your questions in one of the following ways:
Call 1-800-697-6967
Email sf_premiums@hud.gov
Search their database
Upfront mortgage insurance premiums vs. annual insurance premiums
In addition to upfront mortgage insurance premiums, all FHA loans charge an annual insurance premium. Each premium charges a different percentage on the base loan amount and has specific requirements.
Upfront mortgage insurance premiums (UFMIP) is a one-time charge due at closing. All loan types are charged 1.75% on the base loan amount.
Annual insurance premiums in most cases are paid over the life of the loan. The percentage you’ll be charged is dependent on the base loan amount, your down payment amount, and the loan term. (See a table of FHA insurance premiums.)
Apply for an FHA refinance before your refund expires
With current interest rates at historic lows, many homeowners who purchased a home less than three years ago bought when rates were higher than what is available now. If this is you, it may be a good time to refinance your current FHA loan with a new FHA refinance loan before your refund expires.
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How to calculate your FHA MIP refund
To calculate your FHA MIP refund, you’ll first need to determine a couple of figures.
Your original MIP amount. You can find this listed on your original loan documents.
The number of months after your closing date.
The eligible refund percentage. See chart above.
Next, multiple your original MIP amount by the eligible refund percentage to determine your total refund amount. For example, if your original MIP amount was $2,500 on a loan that closed 10 months ago, then your eligible refund percentage is 62%. Your MIP refund amount is $1,550 ($2,500 x 0.62).
(Original MIP amount) x (Refund %) = FHA MIP refund amount
FHA MIP Refund Calculation
Your refund amount is only part of the story, though. When you refinance your current FHA loan and there is a refund due, the refund amount is applied to the new upfront mortgage insurance premium for your new FHA refinance loan.
How to calculate your new FHA loan MIP amount
To calculate your MIP amount for your new FHA refinance loan, you’ll need to determine following figures:
Your new UFMIP amount. This is calculated by multiplying your base loan amount by 1.75% (all FHA mortgages charge this amount).
Your MIP refund amount. See above section for how to calculate.
Next, subtract your MIP refund amount from your new UFMIP amount. This amount is the total UFMIP you owe on your new refinance loan.
(MIP refund amount) – (New UFMIP amount) = New loan UFMIP amount
New FHA UFMIP calculation
For example, if your new refinance loan is $200,000, then your new UFMIP amount is $3,500 ($200,000 x 0.175). Now, let’s say your MIP refund amount is $1,800. That means, you’ll only have to pay $1,700 UFMIP towards your new refinance loan ($3,500 – $1,800 = $1,700).
Eligibility requirements for FHA MIP refunds
The FHA has specific eligibility requirements for MIP refunds both for your original FHA loan and your new FHA refinance loan. To be eligible, your current FHA loan must:
Have closed less than three years ago
Be up-to-date on all mortgage payments with no serious delinquencies
Not have entered foreclosure
Not be an assumed FHA mortgage
Other things to note:
You must refinance into another FHA loan to receive an MIP refund
MIP refunds will be applied to the UFMIP on the new FHA refinance loan
For FHA streamline refinances, MIP refunds are available after the 7-month waiting period required for these loans
Your refinance loan must close by the end of the 36th month after the current FHA loan was opened
See if you’re eligible for a FHA refinance loan.
Can I get the FHA MIP refund in cash?
FHA MIP refunds are not eligible as cash refunds. The HUD underwriting guidelines states “If the borrower is refinancing his/her current FHA loan to another FHA loan within 3 years, a refund credit may be applied to reduce the amount of the UFMIP paid on the refinanced loan.”
Who do I contact with questions regarding my MIP refund?
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is the administrator of FHA loans. HUD has created a Mortgage Insurance Premium Refund Support Service Center where you can ask questions about mortgage insurance refunds. You can contact HUD with your questions in one of the following ways:
Call 1-800-697-6967
Email sf_premiums@hud.gov
Search their database
Upfront mortgage insurance premiums vs. annual insurance premiums
In addition to upfront mortgage insurance premiums, all FHA loans charge an annual insurance premium. Each premium charges a different percentage on the base loan amount and has specific requirements.
Upfront mortgage insurance premiums (UFMIP) is a one-time charge due at closing. All loan types are charged 1.75% on the base loan amount.
Annual insurance premiums in most cases are paid over the life of the loan. The percentage you’ll be charged is dependent on the base loan amount, your down payment amount, and the loan term. (See a table of FHA insurance premiums.)
Apply for an FHA refinance before your refund expires
With current interest rates at historic lows, many homeowners who purchased a home less than three years ago bought when rates were higher than what is available now. If this is you, it may be a good time to refinance your current FHA loan with a new FHA refinance loan before your refund expires.
UFMIP HOW TO GET A REFUND?