Kentucky FHA Loan Requirements for 2018

Kentucky HUD $100 Down FHA Program for 2018

Kentucky FHA Loan Requirements

The requirements for Kentucky FHA loans are set by HUD.

• Borrowers must have a steady employment history of the last two years within the same industry or line of work. Recent college graduates can use their transcripts to supplant the 2 year work history rule as long as it makes sense.
• Self-Employed will need a 2 year history of tax returns filed with IRS. They will take a 2 year average.
• FHA requires a 3.5% down payment. Can be gifted from family member or from retirement savings plan, or money saved-up. Any type of cash deposits are not allowed for down payments. No exceptions to this rule!! This is one of the biggest issues I see in FHA underwriting nowadays.
•  FHA loans are  for primary residence occupancy. Not rental houses.
• Borrowers must have a property appraisal from a FHA-approved appraiser.
• Borrowers’ front-end ratio (mortgage payment plus HOA fees, property taxes, mortgage insurance, homeowners insurance) needs to be less than 31 percent of their gross income, typically. You may be able to get approved with as high a percentage as 43 percent. If the Automated Underwriting System gives you an Approved Eligible you can go higher on the debt ratios
• Borrowers must have a minimum credit score of 580 for maximum financing with a 3.5% down payment
• Borrowers must have a minimum credit score of 500-579 for maximum LTV of 90 percent with a minimum down payment of 10 percent. Most lenders will not go below 620 score, and very few lenders will go to 580 score. It’s best to work on getting your scores up before you apply or work with a loan officer to improve them.
• 2 years removed from Chapter 7 is required with good pay history after bankruptcy
• 1 year removed from Chapter 13 is okay with an excellent pay history with the Chapter 13 plan and permission from trustee. You will need to qualify with the Chapter 13 payment along with new house payment. Again, scores will play into your loan pre-approval.
• Typically borrowers must be three years out of foreclosure and have re-established good credit. Exceptions can be made if there were extenuating circumstances and you’ve improved your credit. If you were unable to sell your home because you had to move to a new area, this does not qualify as an exception to the three-year foreclosure guideline.
• Max FHA loan in Kentucky is between $275,000 to $299,000 depending on the county in Kentucky
  I can answer your questions and usually get you pre-approved the same day.

• Gift Rules for Down-Payment Sources Guidelines on FHA Mortgage Programs

  One of the biggest obstacles to buying a home for Americans is the down payment. There was a time when you needed a 20% down payment and a high credit score to buy a home. But in 2018, you can buy a home with average to below average credit and a low down payment in some cases. One of the most popular loan programs for these buyers if the FHA loan. A major advantage of the FHA mortgage loan is you can get approved with only a 3.5% down payment with a 580 or higher credit score. If you have a lower score than that, you need a 10% down payment.

  Still, there are situations where the borrower is having trouble coming up with the down payment for the loan. What to do then? FHA guidelines do allow other options. Keep reading to learn more.

  More on FHA Down Payments and Approved Sources

  As we note above, you are required to have at least a 3.5% down payment to be approved for an FHA loan. The money must be verified by the FHA-approved lender to come from an ‘approved source.’ What is an approved source, anyway? Most people get their down payment from cash reserves, investments, borrow from 401k or IRA, etc. The idea behind verifying where the money came from is to make sure the borrower did not get the down payment from a credit card or payday loan, etc.

  But there are other options for your down payment. The funds also can come from a gift. The gift and the giver do need to meet FHA requirements, but this flexible guideline makes it possible to get into an FHA loan with, technically, zero money down. To determine if the down payment gift can be used or not, it is necessary to check HUD rules. According to HUD 41.55.1 Chapter 5 Section B, for the funds to be a gift, there cannot be any expected repayment of the money.

  Also, FHA will scrutinize the giver of the gift. Chapter 5 of the HUD Code states the cash gift is ok if it comes from your relative; employer or labor union; close friend with a defined interest in you; charitable organization; government agency or public entity.

  FHA also states who cannot give gift funds to you for the down payment. These are the seller; the real estate agent or broker on the deal; the builder or an associated entity.

  Gift Terms Explained

  The gift for your down payment cannot be made based upon paying it back later. You are required to get a gift letter from the person or organization. The letter should state that you are not required to pay the money back. It also should provide the contact information for the borrower, such as name, address, and phone number. Also included should be the bank account from which the funds will be sent.

  The gift donor should be OK with giving a bank statement with the letter. Also, he or she should ensure that the transfer amount matches what is in the gift letter and what is deposited into your account.

  FHA rules are very specific on these areas to ensure that the home buying process through FHA is fair and just. But as long as you follow the FHA rules, you should be able to get help with your down payment from a friend or relative.

  Don’t Have Friends or Family Who Can Help?

  Not every borrower has friends or family who can give them a gift for their down payment. But HUD lists many government programs spread throughout the country in most states that can offer down payment and closing cost help for certain borrowers.

  It also is worth checking if your employer and state have employer assisted housing. This program can help people with moderate incomes to get a loan to cover closing costs and down payment. Look up EAH in your state on Google to see what is available.

  Experts say that down payment help is available for nearly 90% of homes in the US. There is a good chance that you can get help on your down payment through one of these organizations. References: https://www.fha.com/fha_article?id=441

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• Call or Text me at 502-905-3708 with your mortgage questions.
  Email Kentuckyloan@gmail.com
  
  
  

  

  
  
  

  Joel Lobb
  Senior  Loan Officer

  (NMLS#57916)

  American Mortgage Solutions, Inc.

  10602 Timberwood Circle, Suite 3

  Louisville, KY 40223

  text or call my phone: (502) 905-3708
  email me at kentuckyloan@gmail.com

  

  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 view of my employer. Not all products or services mentioned on this site may fit all people. NMLS ID# 57916, (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). Mortgage loans only offered in Kentucky.

  All loans and lines are subject to credit approval, verification, and collateral evaluation and are originated by lender. Products and interest rates are subject to change without notice. Manufactured and mobile homes are not eligible as collateral.

   

  
  

  
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KHC Loan Programs

KHC Loan Programs.

via KHC Loan Programs.

 

KHC’s First Mortgage Loan Products

Federal Housing Administration (FHA)

•Minimum 640 credit score required.

•Financing to 96.50% of lesser of sales price or appraised value.

•All KHC DAPs and other KHC-approved secondary financing may be used.

•Maximum 6% seller-paid items.

•Maximum ratios of 40/45 with AUS approval.

•FHA’s Appraiser Independence rules apply. (see page 4)

•All borrowers must be scored by TOTAL and receive approve/eligible or accept/accept.

•Lender must follow the FHA maximum mortgage limits for particular area – see

https://entp.hud.gov/idapp/html/hicostlook.cfm.

Upfront and Annual Mortgage Insurance Premiums

30-Year Loan Term

LTV less than or equal to 95% 1.75% annual 1.20 monthly

LTV greater than 95% 1.75% annual 1.25 monthly

Conventional

• Minimum 660 credit score required

• Maximum loan-to-value (LTV) ratio is 80%.

• Maximum ratios 40/45 with AUS approval.

• No down payment assistance products may be used. Borrower must meet down payment requirements with their own

funds or a gift.

• Federal Home Loan Bank monies allowed once borrower meets the 20% down payment requirement. Must be entered as

subordinate financing in DU/LP.

• Pre-purchase education required as per AUS findings.

• Not available for manufactured housing.

• Appraiser Independence required (see page 4).

• KHC does not presently have a product for 81% LTV or greater.

Rural Housing Services (RHS)

•

 Minimum 640 credit score required.

• Financing to 100% of the appraised value, plus guarantee fee of 2.0%/0.3% annual fee.

• All KHC DAP programs and other KHC-approved secondary financing may be used.

• No maximum on seller-paid items.

• Ratio requirements and guarantee fee per agency guidelines.

• KHC will accept Government Underwriting System (GUS) findings, including reduced documentation and, with

approval, expanded ratios up to 40/45.

Veteran’s Administration (VA)

•Minimum 640 credit score required.

•Financing to 100% of the lesser of the appraised value or sale price.

•All KHC DAP programs and other KHC-approved secondary financing may be used.

•Maximum 4% seller-paid items.

•Ratio requirements and funding fee per agency guidelines

•Maximum ratios of 40/45% with AUS Approval

 

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Kentucky Housing first mortgage loans guidelines for 2013

Kentucky Housing first mortgage loans guidelines for 2013.

via Kentucky Housing first mortgage loans guidelines for 2013.

 

4 DIFFERENT LOAN PROGRAMS FOR FIRST TIME BUYER PROGRAMS FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY KY

Conventional

• Minimum credit score of 680 or better.
• Quick turnaround time, 20 percent down payment and no up-front or monthly mortgage insurance.

FHA

• Insured by the Federal Housing Administration.
• Down payments as little as 3.5 percent.
• Can use DAP for 3.5 percent down payment requirement.
• Upfront and monthly mortgage insurance.
• Minimum credit score of 640.

VA

• Guaranteed by the Veterans Administration for qualified military veterans.
• No down payment if the property appraises for the sale price or greater.
• Credit underwriting is flexible.
• Minimum credit score of 640.
• No monthly mortgage insurance payments.

RHS

• 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 sale price or greater.
• Upfront and monthly mortgage insurance.
• Minimum credit score of 640.

 

If you don’t mind, go ahead and get the following things together and I will see what you how much qualify for on a home.

This is a free process, in case you were wondering. 

The following is a list of documents that may be required to process your  mortgage loan:

·        One full month’s worth of pay stubs

·        Last 2 years W-2’s

·        Last 2 years tax returns 

·        Last two months bank statements for all asset accounts

  

You can fax or email the above documents to me and I will get you pre-approved for free and supply you a copy of your credit report for free.

Let me know your thoughts and questions.

Looking forward to working with you.

Joel Lobb (NMLS#57916)
Senior  Loan Officer
502-905-3708 cell
502-813-2795 fax
jlobb@keyfinllc.com

Key Financial Mortgage Co. (NMLS #1800)*
107 South Hurstbourne Parkway*
Louisville, KY 40222*

http://mylouisvillekentuckymortgage.com

KHC Loan Programs

KHC Loan Programs.

MRB

• All MRB Kentucky Housing first mortgage loans are for a 30-year term at a fixed rate of interest.
• The home you purchase through Kentucky Housing must be the only residential property you own and you must occupy the home as your principal residence while the loan debt is still outstanding.
• To qualify, you must meet KHC’s regular MRB income guidelines, make a down payment or qualify for down payment assistance, be a US citizen or legal alien and have an acceptable credit history.
• Some MRB KHC loans are subject to a federal recapture tax. Recapture is a federal income tax that the borrowers may have to pay if they have considerable growth in their income and they sell or transfer their KHC-financed home within 9 years.  However, KHC has implemented a Recapture Tax Guarantee Program for all loans that close after October 1, 2006.  The Recapture Tax Guarantee Program will reimburse homeowners if they are subject to pay the Federal Recapture Tax on their KHC mortgage loan upon the sale of their home.

Conventional

• Insured by approved mortgage insurance company.
• Minimum credit score of 660 or better.
• Quick turnaround time, 20 percent down payment and no up-front or monthly mortgage insurance.

FHA

• Insured by the Federal Housing Administration.
• Down payments as little as 3.5 percent.
• Can use DAP for 3.5 percent down payment requirement.
• Upfront and monthly mortgage insurance.
• Minimum credit score of 640.

VA

• Guaranteed by the Veterans Administration for qualified military veterans.
• No down payment if the property appraises for the sale price or greater.
• Credit underwriting is flexible.
• Minimum credit score of 640.
• No monthly mortgage insurance payments.

RHS

• 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 sale price or greater.
• Minimum credit score of 640.

GNMA Secondary Market

• All GNMA KHC first mortgage loans are for a 30-year term at a fixed rate of interest.
• The home you purchase through KHC must be occupied as your principle residence while the loan debt is outstanding.
• To qualify, you must meet KHC’s GNMA income guidelines, make a down payment, or qualify for down payment assistance, be a U.S. citizen or legal alien and have an acceptable credit history.

FHA

• Insured by the Federal Housing Administration.
• Down payments as little as 3.5 percent.
• Can use DAP for 3.5 percent down payment requirement.
• Upfront and monthly mortgage insurance.
• Minimum credit score of 640.

VA

• Guaranteed by the Veterans Administration for qualified military veterans.
• No down payment if the property appraises for the sale price or greater.
• Credit underwriting is flexible.
• Minimum credit score of 640.
• No monthly mortgage insurance payments.

RHS

• 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 sale price or greater.
• Minimum credit score of 640.

Two FHA Refinance Options

• 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 640

Home Buyer Tax Credit

KHC’s Home Buyer Tax Credit is available through Mortgage Credit Certificates (MCC), which reduce the amount of federal income tax you pay, giving you more available income to qualify for a mortgage loan.  MCCs are NOT mortgages.  They are tax credits that put extra cash in your pocket each month, so you can more easily afford a house payment.  That means fewer tax dollars will be withheld from your regular paycheck, increasing your take-home pay.  The federal government allows every homeowner an income tax deduction for all the interest paid each year on a mortgage loan.  But an MCC gives you a tax credit of 25 percent (not to exceed $2,000).  You can still deduct the remaining 75 percent interest on your income taxes.  A tax credit is not the same as a tax deduction.  A tax deduction reduces the portion of your income that is taxed, so you pay less.  A tax credit is a direct, dollar for dollar reduction in the total tax you owe.  The MCC is effective for the life of the loan as long as you live in the home.  If you sell your home in the first nine years of ownership, you may be subject to Federal Recapture Tax.  One-time fee of $500 or reduced to $200 if through KHC’s GNMA Secondary Market First Mortgage Program.  Not valid with MRB loan programs.

Special First Mortgage Loan Programs

The Lottery for Special Funding is opened once a year.  The funds are allocated for persons meeting income and all MRB Guidelines.  These limited funds are available, usually in July, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Guidelines

• Must be a first time home buyer, unless property is located in a targeted county.
• Interest rate fixed at 3.00 percent based on minimum ratios 29/41 percent.
• Gross Annual Household Income guidelines:
  • $28,000 for a household of 1 or 2 people; or
  • $33,000 for a household of 3 or more people.
• All household occupants (18 years and older) with income must be included on loan and be credit ready.
• Must use all but two months’ reserves of borrower’s own funds.
• Existing or new construction property with a purchase price limit of $115,000
• Zero Point Rate
• Only FHA, VA and RHS – 640 credit score and AUS Approval
• 60 Day Lock
• Kentucky Housing’s Regular and HOME DAP loan program may be used for down payment and closing cost assistance.

Applying for a Kentucky Housing loan is easy. Just contact one of our approved lenders near you and ask for a Kentucky Housing loan.

Joel Lobb (NMLS#57916)
Senior  Loan Officer
502-905-3708 cell
502-813-2795 fax
jlobb@keyfinllc.com

Key Financial Mortgage Co. (NMLS #1800)*
107 South Hurstbourne Parkway*
Louisville, KY 40222*

http://mylouisvillekentuckymortgage.com

Down Payment Assistance Programs in Kentucky

Kentucky First Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance for Kentucky First Time Home Buyers for $4500 to $6000 from Kentucky Housing DAP Funds

Kentucky Housing Corp. will raise the gross annual income to $40,000 and the Purchase Price to $130,000! That is a 2% fixed Rate for 30 yrs for Kentucky Home Buyers using the KHC Program.

Regular DAP

• Purchase price up to $283,900 with Secondary Market or $255,500 with MRB.
• Assistance in the form of a loan up to $6,000 in $100 increments.
• Repayable over a ten-year term at 5.50 percent. A DAP of $6,000 over ten years at 5.50 percent interest would equal a payment of $65.12.
• Available to all KHC first-mortgage loan recipients.

Affordable DAP

• Purchase price up to $283,900 with Secondary Market or $255,500 with MRB.
• Assistance up to $4,500.
• Repayable over a ten-year term at 1.00 percent.
• Borrowers must meet Affordable DAP household income limits

MRB Special Funding Program 

KHC has $5 million available at 2 percent interest rate, fixed for 30 years. This special funding program is available on a first-come, first-served basis starting today, Wednesday, March 8, 2017, with new reservations. This program is targeted to:

• Households whose gross annual income does not exceed $40,000.
• An existing or new construction property (purchase price limit $130,000) in a county not receiving HHF DAP funds*.
• 640 minimum credit score.
• FHA, VA, or RHS first mortgage options.
• Households who meet one of the following criteria:
  • At least one of the home buyers is age 62 or older.
  • At least one member of the household is disabled and receiving disability income.
  • A single-or two parent household with at least one dependent child under the age of 18 living in the household.

*Counties (Christian, Hardin, Jefferson and Kenton) that have received Hardest Hit Funds (HHF) Down payment Assistance (DAP) funds are ineligible for MRB Special Funding.  

 

Joel Lobb (NMLS#57916)
Senior  Loan Officer

 

American Mortgage Solutions, Inc.

10602 Timberwood Circle Suite 3

Louisville, KY 40223

Company ID #1364 | MB73346

 

Text/call 502-905-3708
kentuckyloan@gmail.com

 

 

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1. in Kentucky with down payment assistance programs.

   • In the Bluegrass State of Kentucky, there are a variety of programs to financially assist potential homeowners. These programs are based on a variety of criteria, including income and demographics. Kentucky residents can use these programs to fulfill the American dream for their family.

   American Dream Downpayment Initiative

   • The American Dream Downpayment Initiative is provided in Kentucky to help potential homeowners with down payments and closing costs. The ADDI is provided to first-time homeowners who make less than 80 percent of the median income of the area in Kentucky. Up to $10,000 or 6 percent of the purchase price (whichever is greater), can be used for down payments, closing costs and rehabilitation efforts to fix up the purchased home. Repairs must be completed within one year of the home purchase.

     U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
     451 7th Street S.W.
     Washington, DC 20410
     202-708-1112
     hud.gov

   REACH Kentucky

   • REACH Kentucky is a down payment program used for new or existing homes. The REACH program offers loans that serve as a second mortgage repayable at zero to 2 percent. The home buyer must be the primary resident. Clients must meet low to moderate income standards. This income varies from county to county. To qualify, the first-time homeowners must complete a home buyer education course and provide $500 of their own money.

     REACH Inc.
     733 Red Mile Rd.
     Lexington, KY 40504
     859-455-8057
     reachky.com

   The Kentucky Housing Corporation

   • The Kentucky Housing Corporation was founded in 1972 as part of the Commonwealth of Kentucky‘s Finance and Administration Cabinet. Kentucky Housing provides down payment and closing cost assistance to Kentucky residents. The regular down payment assistance plan is available to all potential homeowners who reside in Kentucky. The program provides up to $2,500 in $100 increments. This loan is repayable over five years at 6 percent interest. Other down payment options are available for low-income residents. Down payment assistance is available up to $10,000 and is forgiven after the home buyer stays in the home for five years. This assistance is provided based on income guidelines. These guidelines are based on a county-by-county basis.

     The Kentucky Housing Corporation
     1231 Louisville Rd.
     Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
     502-564-7630 ext. 291
     kyhousing.org

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