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What to look for while shopping​ for a Kentucky Mortgage Rate.​

 ​Kentucky ​ Mortgage advice – What to look for while shopping​ for a Kentucky Mortgage Rate.​




1. Kentucky Mortgage Rates change daily

It used to be that rates changed once a week or so. In fact when I started in this business I used to receive a set of rates as a printed sheet that would usually be updated once every 2 weeks. Things have changed, especially since the latest financial crisis and during the current recovery. My biggest piece of advice if you are comparing rates is to get each broker, lender and bank to quote you their best rate on the same day.

2. Make sure the lock days being quoted are the same from each lender

Some sneaky mortgage brokers and banks will quote you the rate for a mortgage with an unrealistically short lock date. Banks usually give better rates if you are looking to act on the mortgage quickly because they can be more sure what they are committing to. On purchase transactions a 30 day lock is probably the shortest period you should have quoted and on a refinance 45 days is preferable. Give me a call at the number below if you’d like me to explain this better.

3. Compare apples to apples

Most people know that when you compare one rate to another you need to know what the APR and not the headline rate is. The difference between the headline rate and the APR is that the APR rolls into your rate most of the additional fees that come with the mortgage. The APR will be equal to or higher than the headline rate and a more realistic indicator of what you are actually paying for your mortgage. However, not all brokers disclose the same fees as one another so sometimes APR isn’t the perfect apples to apples comparison either. Make sure before you go ahead with a particular individual you completely understand all the rates you will be charged.

I’m hoping this information is helpful. I believe that the best service I can do for my customers is to be 100% transparent about the process and educate as much as possible about what they are getting into. If you would like to work with me just say the word. I would love to help you find a great product or perhaps just educate you a little more.

Give me a call me at the number below or go to our website  get a custom rate quote.


Joel Lobb
Mortgage Loan Officer
Individual NMLS ID #57916

American Mortgage Solutions, Inc.

Text/call:      502-905-3708
fax:            502-327-9119
email:
          kentuckyloan@gmail.com

 

What effects your Kentucky Mortgage Rate for FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Loans?

 What Affects Your Interest Rate for a home loan in Kentucky?


There are really four key factors that will influence rates on your mortgage loan in Kentucky:

The market, your financial situation, the type of Kentucky Mortgage loan (FHA, VA, USDA Conventional), and the loan structure.


The Market for Kentucky Mortgage Rates


Mortgage Backed Security prices directly impact interest rates. Mortgage backed securities or mortgage

bonds are a market just like the stock market. So, when economic news affects these mortgage bond

 prices, home loan rates are directly influenced. One of the biggest influencers of this market is

inflation. Inflation or even expectations of inflation will negatively impact mortgage bond prices and

ultimately increase rates on your home loan in Kentucky


Financial Situation For Your Kentucky Mortgage Rate


Income – 

Your income gives you the ability to make

your monthly mortgage payments. Generally,

lenders require applicants to have a two-year stable

employment history. Applicants who have been at

their job for a shorter period of time should be in the

same field.


Savings – 

Your savings enable you to pay for the

upfront costs associated with purchasing a home.

These include the down payment, closing costs and

cash reserves.

Debts – 

The amount of debt you have will impact your

debt to income ratio. Debt payments consist of car

payments, student loans, alimony, required payments

on installment loans and required payments on credit

cards. They do not include rent, utility bills, mortgage

payments for loans being paid off, or payments on

credit card balances that you pay in full at the end of

the month. Lenders look at debt to income ratios to

determine how much home you can buy.


Credit and Credit Score


– If you want to be eligible for

the best mortgage rates, you will need to maintain a

credit score of 760 and above middle score of the 

Mortgage Fico Scores lenders pull through Equifax, Experian and Transunion

Not only will this excellent

score motivate the lender to lower your rates to get

you as a customer, you will have more choices about

which mortgages are available to you. Your overall

payment history on the debts you have can also impact

your ability to qualify for certain types of loans, which

can affect your interest rate.


Type of Kentucky Mortgage  Loan & Loan Structure


Loan Type 


The type of loan will impact the rate

you can expect. There are many types of loans Kentucky Mortgage Loans.

Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, and Jumbo loans

can all have different rates.


Occupancy 


The best mortgage rates are

typically offered if you are purchasing a property

that is intended to be occupied as your primary

residence. Rates for second homes and investment

properties are typically higher.


Duration 

The duration of the loan can affect

mortgage rates. A shorter loan period will usually

equate to a lower mortgage rate and a longer loan

will typically have higher rates.


Down Payment – 

A larger down payment can

impact interest rates. Putting more down will

decrease the risk for a lender and can improve

your interest rate. If you put less than twenty

percent down, certain types of loans require

mortgage insurance and this can also impact the

interest rates available.


Discount Points – 

In order to get a lower rate

some clients choose to pay discount points.

Basically, discount points are percentages of the

loan amount paid in cash at closing in order to

lower a rate.


Lock Term – 

The length of time you need to lock

in your rate can impact your rate. Typically, longer

term rates are more expensive.


What effects your Kentucky Mortgage Rate for FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Loans?


Kentucky FHA, VA, USDA & Rural Housing, KHC and Fannie Mae mortgage loans.




Joel Lobb
Mortgage Loan Officer
Individual NMLS ID #57916

American Mortgage Solutions, Inc.

Text/call:      502-905-3708
fax:            502-327-9119
email:
          kentuckyloan@gmail.com



WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO GET QUALIFIED FOR A KENTUCKY MORTGAGE LOAN IN 2019?

Qualifying for a Kentucky Mortgage Loan IN 2019?





To some potential buyers, particularly first-time buyers, the prospect of meeting a mortgage lender may seem a little scary. Lenders ask a lot of questions because they want to help you get a mortgage. If you work with a lender before you decide on a home, you will know whether you’ll qualify for a mortgage large enough to finance the home you want.

It may seem that your lender needs to know everything about you for the application, but actually, all the lender needs to know about is employment, finances, and information about the home you’re buying (but you can be pre-approved before you choose a home). You will, however, need to provide quite a few details about these topics. The goal is to arrive at a monthly payment you can afford without creating financial hardships. Here's an idea of what lenders consider when they are qualifying you for a loan:


Your household income and expenses


Lenders look at your income in ways other than the total amount; how you earn it is also important. For example, income from bonuses, commissions and overtime can vary from year to year. If these sources make up a large percentage of your income, your lender will want to know how reliable they are.Your lender will also consider the relationship between your income and expenses. Generally, your fixed housing expenses (mortgage payment, insurance, and property taxes, but not repairs or maintenance) should not be more than 28 percent of your gross monthly income, although this is not an absolute rule. Your lender will also consider other long-term debts, such as car loans or college loans. It is a good idea to bring the following when you meet with your lender:


Income
  • Employment, salary and bonuses, and any other source of income for the past two years (bring your most recent pay stub, previous year’s W-2 forms, and tax returns if possible)
  • The most recent account statement showing the amount of any dividend and interest income you received during the past two years
  • Official documentation to support the amount of any other regular income you may receive (alimony, child support, etc.)
Job stability is a factor that a mortgage lender will look for, and two years at your current job helps, but this also is not an absolute requirement. If you change jobs but stay in the same line of work, you should not have a problem — especially if the job change is an advancement or increase in income.

Credit score


Your credit score also helps to predict how likely you are to repay the mortgage debt. Credit scores will determine if you qualify for the loan, what your rate is, and mortgage insurance payments each month. Typical fico scores wanted for an automated approval run around 620 for an FHA loan and VA loan, 640 for a USDA, 640 for a KHC Loan with Down Payment Assistance, and 620 for an AU approval for Fannie Mae Loan.


Personal assets


  • Current balances and recent statements for any bank accounts, including checking and savings
  • Most recent account statement showing current market value of any investments you may have, such as stocks, bonds or certificates of deposit
  • Documentation showing interest in retirement funds
  • Face amount and cash value of life insurance policies
  • Value of significant pieces of personal property, including automobiles
  • Debt Information
  • The balances and account numbers of your current loans and debts, including car loans, credit card balances and any other loans you may have

Underwriting


The lender does the best possible job of ensuring that a borrower qualifies for a loan. The final decision, however, rests with the lender's underwriter, who measures the total risk that the specific investor, who backs up the loan, is taking. Each investor (or investment company) has its own underwriting guidelines (often using statistical models), so while the underwriters evaluate many of the same factors as the lenders, they may look more closely at some areas than others, depending on the guidelines. For example, while the lender may have pre-approved you before you chose a home, by the time you get to underwriting, you will have chosen the property you want to buy, and the underwriter will review the property details closely.However, most of the information used is the same as that used by the lender, but it may be evaluated differently. The underwriter will evaluate the borrower's ability to pay (income), willingness to pay (credit history), and the collateral (property). As underwriters analyze each of these risks (although this is not a complete list), here are some possible guidelines they may use:
 


Income



   Is the income sufficient to repay the loan? Ratio guidelines of 31 percent payment-to-income and 43 percent total debt-to-income are standard, but some programs allow for higher ratios.  This is the typical manual underwrite for a score that does not fit the current Automated Underwriting Engines used for Fannie Mae (DO), FHA, VA, USDA and Rural Housing (GUS)
  • Is the income stable from month to month and year to year?
  • Has the borrower been on his/her current job and in the same industry for a sufficient amount of time? A minimum of two years is the standard guideline, but exceptions can be made.
  • Can the income be verified?

Credit
  • Does the borrower have a good credit score-Typically 740 or higher will yield the best rates and lowest mortgage insurance for a conventional loan? FHA mortgage insurance and VA mortgage insurance is the same no matter what your credit score is. 
  • Does the borrower have late payments, collections, or a bankruptcy? If so, is there an explanation that can be provided for the late payments/collections/bankruptcy? FHA, VA requires 2 years removed from bankruptcy and USDA requires 3 years removed from bankruptcy. 
  • Fannie Mae requires 4-7 years after a bankruptcy. 
  • Does the borrower have excessive monthly debts to repay? Typical Debt to income ratios for a no money down loan are limited to 45% of your total gross monthly income for a USDA or KHC loan. 
  • Is the borrower maxed out on credit cards? Pay down your credit card balances to less than 25% of your credit limits before you apply for a mortgage loan. 


Collateral


Is the property worth what the borrower is paying for it? If not, the lender will not loan an amount in excess of the value. If the appraisal comes back less than the offer on the house, sometimes you can renegotiate the terms of the purchase contract with the seller and his/her real estate, agent.Some borrowers agree to purchase the home at the price they originally offer and pay the difference between the loan and the sales price. You need to have the disposable cash to do this, and you should assess whether the property is likely to hold its value. You also need to consider the type of loan for which you have qualified. If you need to move suddenly and have a large loan relative to the original value, and the property has not held its value, you could face a difficult cash shortfall when you go to pay off your loan.Is the property an acceptable type of property, and does it meet coding requirements and zoning restrictions? Is the property comparable to other properties in the area? Surveys are common and are used to get an accurate measurement of the land that goes with the property you are purchasing. The person who prepares the survey should be a licensed land surveyor. The survey shows the location of the land, dimensions of the land and any improvements.Encroachments are improvements to the property that illegally violate another's property or their right to use the property, such as building a fence that is actually on your neighbor's property instead of yours, or constructing a building that crosses from your property to another’s property without their permission. Evidence of encroachments can slow the final approval process.


The downpayment


A downpayment is a percentage of your home's value. The type of mortgage you choose determines the down payment you will need. It can range from zero to 20 percent, or more if you wish.A number of loans are available that do not require high down payments, particularly for first-time home buyers. FHA loans, for example, may require less than 5 percent down, and veterans or those on active duty in the military can obtain loans with no down payment at all. USDA loans are offered to rural home buyers with a no down payment option just like VA loans.In addition to down payment assistance offered through Kentucky Housing where you don't have to put a down payment down with income caps for both KHC and USDA loans.These programs may have less strict guidelines for loan approval, such as allowing a higher ratio of payment to income or debt to income. They also may accept alternative forms of credit history if you have not established credit through traditional means — credit cards and car loans. For example, a lender could look at the history of utility payments and rent payments to determine credit worthiness.


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Joel Lobb
Mortgage Loan Officer
Individual NMLS ID #57916

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


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




Interest Rate Lock for a Kentucky Mortgage Loan

Interest Rate Lock on a Kentucky Mortgage Loan.




What is a rate lock?

A rate lock is an agreement between you (the borrower) and us (the lender) that a specific interest
rate will be provided to you for a specific period of time (the rate lock period).

When is my rate locked?

We will confirm and lock your interest rate with your verbal or written authorization.

What if rates go up before I close my loan?

Once your rate is locked, we immediately purchase money from our investors for you at that specific
rate. As long as your loan application is approved and all the other terms and conditions or the approval
requirements are met, this money will be available to you at your loan closing regardless of
market conditions after you have locked your rate. If interest rates have increased, you are protected
and can be assured that your locked rate will be honored on your loan papers on the date of closing.
We will NOT ask you to pay a higher interest rate simply because the market has worsened.

If rates appear to be dropping, why shouldn’t I wait to lock a rate?

Ask yourself what would be more disappointing: locking a rate and finding that you may have missed
a lower rate or NOT locking your rate and finding that rates have increased? It is our objective as
advisors to assist you in determining an optimal time to lock an interest rate given our professional
assessment of market conditions as well as your objectives as our client. We may not be able to
catch the very lowest rate every time, however, trying to time the market is a risky game. Far too often
the market can and does spike sharply leaving many clients wishing they would have locked in a
rate. Keep in mind that if rates continue to fall, you can always refinance your loan, subject to our
Post-Closing Refinance Policy.

How soon can I refinance my rate after closing?

As lenders, our contractual agreement with our investors requires that the loans we originate stay on
their books for at least 120 days. If the loan is paid off within that period of time (i.e. through a refinance),
we must return the compensation we received for our services on the initial loan. While we
cannot prevent you from refinancing during the first 120 days, we can only ask you in good faith if
you would refrain from doing so.


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Louisville KentuckyHome Mortgage Loans: Mortgage Refinance Tips

Louisville Kentucky Home Mortgage Loans: Mortgage Refinance Tips





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*

Louisville Kentucky Mortgage Rates

Louisville Kentucky Mortgage Rates 


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