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Whether you’re buying your first home, using down payment assistance, or rebuilding credit — there’s a program that fits. Compare them side by side before you commit.

🏠 FHA Loan

The go-to for first-time buyers and 580+ credit. Low down payment and flexible guidelines.

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🎖 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.

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🌟 First-Time Buyers

All Kentucky first-time homebuyer programs compared in plain English.

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📊 Credit Scores

What score you actually need for each loan type in 2026 — and how to raise yours.

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Free Kentucky Homebuyer Tools
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💵 Qualifying Income

Find out what income a lender will count: hourly pay, overtime, self-employment and benefits.

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⚖️ Debt-to-Income (DTI)

Check your DTI against FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional limits, including student loan rules.

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🏡 KHC Assistance Payment

See your monthly payment with the $12,500 KHC down payment loan and how much cash you still need at closing.

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Kentucky Homeowners: Draft White House Order Could Make Refinancing Cheaper

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The White House is reportedly considering a draft executive order titled "Decreasing Housing Costs for the American People," first obtained by Scotsman Guide and also reported by HousingWire . As of this writing it has not been signed , and the final details could change. Here is what the current draft includes and why Kentucky borrowers should keep an eye on it. What the Draft Proposes Reducing or eliminating certain loan-level pricing fees on eligible refinances Waiving appraisals and some documentation on qualifying refinances that lower your payment Expanding title insurance waivers to reduce closing costs Directing the VA and USDA to pursue lower rates for eligible borrowers Requiring servicers to notify you when you may qualify to remove mortgage insurance Who in Kentucky Could Benefit Homeowners who bought or refinanced at higher rates over the past few years Veterans and military families, including those near Fort Knox and Fort Campbell Rural home...
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KHC Down Payment Assistance 2026: Up to $12,500 in Kentucky (Rates, Terms & Credit Rules)

KHC Down Payment Assistance 2026: How to Get Up to $12,500 in Kentucky (Amounts, Credit Rules & How to Qualify) If you're trying to buy a home in Kentucky and the biggest obstacle is cash to close, Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) down payment assistance can be a practical solution. In 2026, KHC down payment assistance is structured as a repayable second mortgage that helps cover down payment, closing costs, and prepaid items — so qualified buyers aren't forced to delay homeownership simply because they haven't saved a large sum. This guide covers the rules that matter most: the assistance amount, credit score overlays, income limits by county, purchase price limits, and the DTI cap you need to plan around before you write an offer. 🏠 Ready to See If You Qualify for KHC Down Payment Assistance? Call or text Joel Lobb for a free, same-day pre-approval — no obligation, no cost. 📞 502-905-3708  |  ✉️ [email protected] Ser...

Kentucky Shared Appreciation Mortgage (SAM): Official KHC Guidelines for First-Time Homebuyers

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Updated July 16, 2026. Kentucky Housing Corporation has released SAM program guidelines, the lender matrix, and program FAQ ahead of launch. The full program guide is housed in KHC's AllRegs, which is the controlling source. Guidelines, rates, and fees are subject to change without notice. Buying a home in Kentucky has gotten harder. Prices, closing costs, rates, and mortgage insurance all push the monthly payment out of reach for buyers who could otherwise handle homeownership just fine. Kentucky Housing Corporation's Shared Appreciation Mortgage — SAM — is built for a specific slice of those buyers: first-time homebuyers purchasing a newly constructed home in Kentucky. KHC describes SAM as a zero-interest, deferred-payment second mortgage designed to close the affordability gap. It provides up to 25% of the purchase price as a zero-interest, deferred-payment second mortgage. It is also unlike any down payment assistance Kentucky buyers have used before, because...

Kentucky Welcome Home Grant 2026 Is Closed: What Kentucky Home Buyers Can Use Now

Updated May 2026 • Kentucky Home Buyer Alert Kentucky Welcome Home Grant 2026 Is Closed: What Kentucky Home Buyers Can Use Now The 2026 Kentucky Welcome Home Grant through FHLB Cincinnati is now closed for new buyers. If you were counting on the Welcome Home Grant for down payment or closing cost help, you still may have workable options. Kentucky home buyers can still look at KHC down payment assistance, USDA zero down loans, VA zero down loans, FHA loans with 3.5% down, seller-paid closing costs, and conventional 3% down programs. Call/Text 502-905-3708 Email Joel Start Pre-Qualification Important Update: The 2026 Welcome Home Grant Is Closed The official FHLB Cincinnati Welcome Home Program page currently states that the 2026 Welcome Home Program is closed. That means Kentucky buyers should not build a purchase plan around new Welcome Home Grant funds being available right now. For many buyers, the right ...

Kentucky Welcome Home Grant 2026: Closed — What to Use Instead

Kentucky Welcome Home Grant 2026 Update: Program Closed and Out of Funds May 2026 update for Kentucky homebuyers: the 2026 Welcome Home Grant is now closed for new reservations. This does not mean you cannot buy a home. It means you need to pivot quickly to other Kentucky mortgage and down payment assistance options. May 2026 Update Welcome Home Grant Closed KHC DAP Still Available USDA, VA, FHA Options Important Update: The 2026 Welcome Home Grant Is Closed The 2026 Welcome Home Grant through FHLB Cincinnati is now closed and out of funds for new reservations . If your lender did not reserve the money before the program closed, you should not build your home purchase plan around receiving this grant for 2026. The hard truth: this grant was popular, limited, and first-come, first-served. Once the available funds were reserved, the program closed. Good News: Kentucky Buyers Still Have Options ...