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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.

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.

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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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Kentucky Homebuyers in 2026: Increased Loan Limits for Conventional and FHA Mortgages

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced higher conforming loan limits for 2026, and the news is good for Kentucky homebuyers: the baseline conventional loan limit jumps to $832,750 for a single-family home — an increase of $26,250 (3.26%) over the 2025 limit of $806,500. FHA loan limits are rising right along with it, with the new FHA floor set at $541,287 for every county in Kentucky. Since no Kentucky county is designated a high-cost area, these baseline limits apply statewide — from Louisville and Lexington to every rural county in between. That means more borrowing power for Kentucky buyers without crossing into jumbo loan territory. New 2026 Loan Limits in Kentucky for Conventional and FHA Mortgage Loans Property Type Conventional Loan Limit (FHFA) FHA Loan Limit 1-Unit $832,750 $541,287 2-Unit $1,066,250 $693,050 3-Unit $1,288,800 $837,700 4-Unit $1,601,750 $1,041,125 Source: FHFA conforming loan limit announcement for 2026 and HUD FHA loan limits...
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Joel Lobb and family - Kentucky mortgage loan officer
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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.

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Temporary buydown of interest rate for Kentucky Mortgage Loans

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2-1 buydown Kentucky Mortgage Loans for FHA, VA, USDA, and Fannie Mae.  Temporary buydown of interest rate for Kentucky Mortgage Loans We are excited to announce our new Temporary Buydown Programs: Lower Rates & Payments = More Purchase Referrals for you! We’re here to help strengthen your professional relationships and increase your purchase business with our new temporary buydown programs. Connect with your builder and real estate agent partners to see how this incentive could give your borrowers access to temporary lower rates, monthly payments and increases their motivation to buy. They could also potentially save thousands of dollars in the first few years of their loan! See the rate benefits below and the attached Buydown Calculator for your use.    2% lower interest rate in the first year  1% lower interest rate in the second year 1-0 Temporary Buydown  1% lower interest rate in the first year A few important things to keep in mind:  Our buydown program is for t...

What is a seller paid 2-1 temporary buydown on a Kentucky Mortgage Loan Rate

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Kentucky homebuyers can start off strong with a lower monthly payment through the American Mortgage Solutions 2-1Temporary Buydown, offering a lower bought-down rate at the beginning of their loan.  This is a great option for borrowers who have excess seller concessions to use or expect an increase to their income over the next few years. 2-1 buydown - the effective rate is 2% lower in the first year and 1% lower in the second year. In the third year, the full note rate will apply. The borrower must qualify for the full monthly payment (before the buydown rate is applied) Seller concessions are deposited as a lumpsum into a buydown account. A portion of this sum is released each month to reduce the borrower’s monthly payment. Check out the example of potential savings through the American Mortgage Solutions 2-1 Temporary Buydown Have Questions or Need Expert Advice? Text, email, or call me below: Joel Lobb Mortgage Loan Officer Individual NMLS ID #57916 American Mortgage Solutions,...