Kentucky Mortgage Loan Programs | FHA, VA, USDA & Conventional Guide
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The go-to for first-time buyers and 580+ credit. Low down payment and flexible guidelines.
3.5% down · 580+ creditLearn More →Zero down and no monthly mortgage insurance for veterans and active-duty service members.
$0 down · VA eligibleLearn More →100% financing for eligible rural and suburban Kentucky buyers within income limits.
$0 down · USDA areasLearn More →Kentucky Housing down payment assistance for first-time and repeat buyers.
Up to $12,500 assistanceLearn More →Best long-term value for stronger credit. PMI cancels at 20% equity, unlike FHA.
3% down · 620+ creditLearn More →Every route to buying with nothing down in Kentucky — VA, USDA, and KHC combos.
$0 down programsLearn More →All Kentucky first-time homebuyer programs compared in plain English.
Programs & grantsLearn More →What score you actually need for each loan type in 2026 — and how to raise yours.
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FHA vs. Conventional vs. USDA vs. KHC — run side by side with your actual numbers so you see the real payment before you commit.
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 →Cash Out seasoning requirement on Kentucky Mortgage Loans for FHA, VA, Fannie Mae
Did you know that Freddie Mac is making a change to their Cash Out seasoning requirement effective March, 7 2023?
The new guideline will require at least 12 months to have passed from the Note date of the mortgage being refinanced. Please see below for the agency specific cash out seasoning requirements and let us know if you have any questions.
FHLMC: 12 months (Effective 3/7/2023)
Kentucky FHA Mortgage Loan: 12 months
Kentucky VA Mortgage Loans: 210 days/6 months