Down payment assistance to buy a home in Kentucky!

 There are various types of down payment assistance to buy a home in Kentucky with little or no money down!

Here are a few:

  • Kentucky FHA loans - federal loan through the Federal Housing Authority-Credit scores low as 620 and gifts can be used or down payment assistance from government agency to meet the 3.5% down payment investment. No income limits but max loan currently is $356,000 in Kentucky for 2021

  • Kentucky USDA loans - zero down mortgages for rural and suburban homeowners-640 credit score needed currently for most loans and has income limits and property location restrictions

  • Kentucky VA loans - if military service or active duty, can buy a home with zero down with a 620 minimum credit score. No income restrictions and can buy a house anywhere as long as VA appraisal supports the purchase price. No max loan limits but must meet residual income requirements and Eligibility based off Certification of Eligibly Entitlement. Amount.

  • Kentucky Housing Down Payment Assistance of $6000 can be used for FHA, VA, USDA or Conventional mortgage loans for their down payment requirements or to help with closing costs. Max income limits and loan limits for this program. 

KHC recognizes that down payments, closing costs, and prep​aids 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 D​AP 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

KENTUCKY HOUSING CORPORATION
2021 SECONDARY MARKET
GROSS ANNUAL APPLICANT’S INCOME LIMITATIONS
Effective May 1, 2021

Secondary Market Purchase Price Limit — $346,644

KENTUCKY HOUSING CORPORATION 2021 SECONDARY MARKET GROSS ANNUAL APPLICANT’S INCOME LIMITATIONS
KENTUCKY HOUSING CORPORATION 2021 SECONDARY MARKET GROSS ANNUAL APPLICANT’S INCOME LIMITATIONS

Read more about each program by hitting the links above. 

There are federal, state and local assistance programs as well so be on the look out.

If you want a personalized answer for your unique situation call, text, or email me or visit my website below:

 



Joel Lobb, Mortgage Broker FHA, VA, KHC, USDA






Joel Lobb
Mortgage Loan Officer

Individual NMLS ID #57916


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



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