🏠 FHA Loan
The go-to for first-time buyers and 580+ credit. Low down payment and flexible guidelines.
3.5% down · 580+ creditLearn More →🎖 VA Loan
Zero down and no monthly mortgage insurance for veterans and active-duty service members.
$0 down · VA eligibleLearn More →🌾 USDA Loan
100% financing for eligible rural and suburban Kentucky buyers within income limits.
$0 down · USDA areasLearn More →🏛 KHC Assistance
Kentucky Housing down payment assistance for first-time and repeat buyers.
Up to $12,500 assistanceLearn More →📈 Conventional
Best long-term value for stronger credit. PMI cancels at 20% equity, unlike FHA.
3% down · 620+ creditLearn More →💰 Zero Down Options
Every route to buying with nothing down in Kentucky — VA, USDA, and KHC combos.
$0 down programsLearn More →🌟 First-Time Buyers
All Kentucky first-time homebuyer programs compared in plain English.
Programs & grantsLearn More →📊 Credit Scores
What score you actually need for each loan type in 2026 — and how to raise yours.
By loan programLearn More →💬 Get Pre-Qualified
Free application review with same-day answers. We look at your credit, income, and goals — no cost, no obligation, no pressure.
📋 Compare Your Options
FHA vs. Conventional vs. USDA vs. KHC — run side by side with your actual numbers so you see the real payment before you commit.
🏠 Close & Get Your Keys
Guided from contract to closing — appraisal, title, and underwriting coordinated so you always know what happens next.

Hi, I’m Joel Lobb — a Kentucky dad who’s spent 20+ years helping families across all 120 counties buy their first home. When you call, you get me — not a phone tree. Questions on a Saturday morning? I answer.
1,300+ Kentucky families have trusted me with their mortgage — from Louisville to Lexington to the smallest towns in the state. Free application reviews, same-day pre-approvals, and honest answers about what you actually qualify for.
See What You Qualify For →The Mortgage Process to Close a Mortgage Loan in Kentucky
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Start your Application – Your Personal Mortgage Advisor will
collect your documents for income and asset validations along with 2 year work history, pull your credit and go over the report and submit your loan for a mortgage pre-approval letter. Usually can be done less than 1 day as long as you have all income and assets documents (paystubs last 30 days, 2 years taxes, 2 years w-2's, 2 year work history, copies of last two months bank statements and most recent quarterly statement for retirement accounts.
Home Search – Your Realtor will show you the homes you qualify
for and keep you up-to-date with new listings
Making an offer – Your realtor will write up a purchase contract.
You will need to put down a small deposit, then negotiations
begin.
Contract Negotiations and Contract to Sale – Your Realtor will
negotiate with listing agent and seller. Once the contract is fully
executed your attorney will review the contract.
Scheduling A Home Inspection – This is when you find out if
there is any issues with your home. You and your realtor can be
there.
Acknowledgement of Loan Application – At this point you will
sign your mortgage application and submit any additional documents
requested like paystubs, w-2's, bank statements, updated income and assets
Appraisal of Property – Your loan officer will schedule with the
appraisal management company to determine the property’s
value.
Title search on Property to verify liens and ownership record and legal description of deed done by closing attorney or title company
Underwriting – Your loan goes for official review, approval, and
the loan is committed to. The underwriter will review all documents to include appraisal, title work, income and assets documents, credit report, and issue a conditional approval.
Closing Disclosure – Your closing disclosure will come out 3 days
prior to your closing settlement date, which will need to be
signed.
Schedule your Closing Date – Your closing and title work will
be scheduled with your settlement agent
Items for Closing – You will need your certified check.
Closing/Settlement – All mortgage Documents will be signed.
Both your settlement agent and Personal Mortgage Advisor will
review with you.
Moving Time – You receive your keys, enjoy your new home!
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