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Gift Funds & Gift of Equity for Kentucky FHA Mortgage Loan Approval Requirements

 Kentucky FHA Gift of Equity and Gift Funds for Down Payment Requirements

Kentucky FHA Gift of Equity and Gift Funds for Down Payment Requirements



Gifts may be provided by:

•  Borrower's family member*;
•  the borrower's employer or labor union;
•  a close friend with a clearly defined and documented interest in the borrower;
•  a charitable organization;
•  a governmental agency or public entity that has a program providing homeownership assistance to:
•      low or moderate income families; or
•      first-time homebuyers.

*Family member defined as:
•  child, foster child, parent, or grandparent; spouse or domestic partner;
•  legally adopted son or daughter, including a child who is placed with the borrower by an
authorized agency for legal adoption;
•  brother, stepbrother, sister, stepsister;
•  uncle or aunt
•  son-in-law, daughter-in­ law, father-in-law, mother­ in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law of
the borrower.

Guidelines -  Personal Gift Funds

•      Primary residence 1-4 unit only
•     Funds may not be used to fulfill mandatory reserve requirements for manually underwritten
files.
•      No borrower funds are required for down payment.
•      Cash on hand is not an acceptable source of donor funds.


Documentation  - Personal Gift Funds

•      Gift letter - See Requirements in "Notable Agency Differences" Above
•      If the gift funds have been verified in the borrower's account, obtain the donor's bank
statement showing the withdrawal and evidence of the deposit into the borrower's account.
•      If the gift funds are not verified in the borrower's account, obtain the certified check or
money order or cashier's check or wire transfer or other official check, and a bank statement
showing the withdrawal from the donor's account.
•      If the gift funds are paid directly to the settlement agent, verify that the settlement
agent received the funds from the donor for the amount of the gift, and that the funds were from an
acceptable source.
•      If the gift funds are being borrowed by the donor and documentation  from the bank or other
savings account is not available, have the donor provide written evidence that the funds were
borrowed from an acceptable source, not from a party to the transaction.
Regardless  of when gift funds are made available to a borrower, the lender must be able to make a
reasonable determination that the gift funds were not provided by an unacceptable source.  This
usually requires a copy of the donor's bank statement.

Guidelines -  Gift of Equity

•     Family member is ONLY eligible donor for gifts of equity
•      Limited to 85% LTV unless:
o      residence is currently selling-family member's primary residence or
purchasing family member has been renting residence 6 months prior to sales contract date.


Documentation -  Gift of Equity

Gift Letter -  See Requirements in "Notable Agency Differences" Above

FHA GIFT FUNDS KENTUCKY MORTGAGE DOWN PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS




In most cases, it's ok with lenders to use gift money from a family member to make a down payment. The FHA allows down payments of as little as 3.5 percent, 


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

 

Using Gift Money for a Down Payment in Kentucky For A Mortgage Loan




Can a family member help you come up with the down payment for a mortgage? If so, are there any limits on how much they can provide or other restrictions?


The answer is yes, in both cases. In today’s economy, many potential home buyers, young people in particular, are looking to their parents or other relatives for help in coming up with money for a down payment.

Advantages of a larger down payment




A larger down payment can make it easier to get a mortgage, make it possible to get a larger mortgage than you would otherwise have qualified for, or reduce the interest rate on your home loan, so there are a lot of benefits to using gift money for a down payment. There are certain limitations, however, so you want to be aware of them before you get started.

Do all lenders allow gift money for a down payment?




In most cases, it’s ok with lenders to use gift money from a family member to make a down payment. The FHA allows down payments of as little as 3.5 percent, and all of it can come from a gift, while Fannie Mae, VA and USDA Rural Development allow down payments fully funded by gift money as well.



If you’re getting a mortgage backed by Freddie Mac, however, you need to put up at least 5 percent of the purchase price out of your own money if the down payment is less than 20 percent. However, you can use gift money to increase your down payment, perhaps doubling it to 10 percent for example, and you can use gift money for the whole thing if you’re putting up 20 percent or more.



One problem is that, when getting a conforming loan, you rarely know up front if your lender plans to sell your loan to Freddie Mac or its sibling, Fannie Mae. So if you’re planning to use all gift money for your down payment, try to find a lender who deals primary with Fannie Mae, unless you’re applying for an FHA, VA or USDA loan.


Can you borrow down payment money from relatives?

Documenting Your Assets for A Louisville Kentucky Mortgage loan down-payment-


In a word – no. In fact, when putting up gift money for a down payment, you need to provide a statement from the giver that the money does not need to be repaid. The reason for this is that your down payment is supposed to be your own money, free and clear, with no strings attached. If it has to be repaid, even to a relative, that increases your debt burden and affects how much a mortgage lender is willing to lend you.









How much can they give you?




As much as they want or are able to. However, in practical terms, most gifts are limited to $13,000 – that’s how much the IRS allows one person to give another each year without incurring the gift tax. That amount doubles to $26,000 if the gift is given to you and your spouse, and can even increase to $52,000 a year if your parents file their taxes separately and each give gifts to you and your spouse.



The gift tax isn’t something you pay as a recipient – the gift is tax-free to you. From the IRS’ perspective, gifts are a form of early inheritance, so any amount above the $13,000 annual individual limit (up to $5 million lifetime) is taxed on the giver, same as an estate tax would be. That’s also why the gift isn’t tax deductable for the giver, since it’s considered an early payout from their estate.



If you’re fortunate enough to have family members who are able and willing to help you financially, gift money for a down payment can be a big help in buying a home. However, just make sure you know the rules going in so you don’t run into problems during the process.








Using Gift Money for a Down Payment



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Joel Lobb (NMLS#57916)


Senior Loan Officer

American Mortgage Solutions, Inc.
10602 Timberwood Circle Suite 3
Louisville, KY 40223


Company ID #1364 | MB73346

Text/call 502-905-3708


kentuckyloan@gmail.com



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KENTUCKY FANNIE MAE CONVENTIONAL LOAN MINIMUM BORROWER CONTRIBUTIONS CHANGES

KENTUCKY FANNIE MAE CONVENTIONAL LOAN MINIMUM BORROWER CONTRIBUTIONS CHANGES FOR 2019 



Fannie Mae New Loan Limits for Kentucky in 2019

Fannie mae has just announced an increase to Kentucky's County Loan Limits for 2019. Effective Thursday November 29th, Fusion will be updated to allow Kentucky Conventional loans to be locked using the 2019 Loan Limits.

The new loan limits are listed below. Individual County Loan Limits for 2019 can be found on Kentucky Fannie Mae Conventional  Loan Limit Look-Up Table HERE.




 
American Mortgage Solutions, Inc.
10602 Timberwood Circle Suite 3
Louisville, KY 40223
Company ID #1364 | MB73346
 

Text/call 502-905-3708
kentuckyloan@gmail.com
http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/
If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation, or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for a loan, please contact us at 502-905-3708.
Disclaimer: No statement on this site is a commitment to make a loan. Loans are subject to borrower qualifications, including income, property evaluation, sufficient equity in the home to meet Loan-to-Value requirements, and final credit approval. Approvals are subject to underwriting guidelines, interest rates, and program guidelines and are subject to change without notice based on applicant's eligibility and market conditions. Refinancing an existing loan may result in total finance charges being higher over the life of a loan. Reduction in payments may reflect a longer loan term. Terms of any loan may be subject to payment of points and fees by the applicant  Equal Opportunity Lender. NMLS#57916http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/
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Kentucky First Time Home Buyer Down Payment Assistance thru Kentucky Housing up to $15,000 Dap Available.

Interest Rates

*** $15,000 Neighborhood DAP available from loan fallout ***


**** MRB Special Funding ****

Limited Availability -- Monies Still Available 

Interest Rate:  2.50% without Down Payment Assistance 
                      3.00% with Down Payment Assistance 
  • $35,000 Household Income Limit
  • First time home buyer, unless property located in targeted county
  • Existing or new construction property -- purchase price limit $115,000 
  • Regular and Affordable DAP available
  • FHA, VA or RHS first mortgage programs through MRB Funding
  • 640 credit score
  • Borrower must demonstrate a need for the special funding.  The borrower's housing ratio must be at a minimum of 25%
  • Maximum ratios of 40/45% with AUS approval

Secondary Market Interest Rates -- 45-Day Lock  


Loan Type 

Rate without Down Payment Assistance 

Rate with Down Payment Assistance 
FHA, VA & RHS 
  • 640 credit score
  • AUS approval
  • Purchases & Refinances
4.000% 
 4.500% 
Conventional 
  • 680 credit score
  • No MI required
  • LTV 80.01% -97.00%
  • *DU AUS approval 
  • Purchases
5.125% 
5.375% 

Mortgage Revenue Bond Interest Rates -- 45-Day Lock


Loan Type 

Rate without Down Payment Assistance 

Rate with Down Payment Assistance 
FHA, VA & RHS 
  • 640 credit score
  • AUS approval
  • Purchases 
4.000% 
 4.500 
Conventional 
  • 680 credit score
  • No MI required
  • LTV 80.01% -97.00%
  • *DU AUS approval 
  • Purchases  
5.125% 
5.375% 
 * Run through DU for Approve/Eligible BEFORE reserving with KHC.  Select HFA Preferred Risk Sharing program located on Additional Data Screen.  

Joel Lobb (NMLS#57916)
Senior  Loan Officer
502-905-3708 cell
kentuckyloan@gmail.com

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