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KHC's Down payment Assistance Program (DAP)

Down Payment Assistance Programs in Kentucky



For Kentucky First Time Home Buyers to current Kentucky homeowners, many state, county and local housing agencies offer affordable loan programs with Down Payment Assistance (DPA), subject to availability of funds and credit qualifying. 

Kentucky Down Payment Assistance programs  can vary with single products or sometimes can be a combination of products such as Mortgage Credit Certificates (MCC), Grants, DPA’s along with closing cost assistance and low interest rates and fees that can help individuals and families become successful homeowners.

All Kentucky home borrowers must qualify for an underlying mortgage product according to the Housing Finance Agency authority (FHA, VA, USDA or Conventional). 

Housing loan programs are then layered on top to provide additional benefits. If eligible, the borrower can also add a down payment and closing cost assistance to their loan according to individual program guidelines


KHC recognizes that down payments, closing costs, and prep​aids are stumbling blocks for many potential home buyers. We offer a special loan program to help with those. Your KHC-approved lender can help you apply.

Regular DAP

  • Purchase price up to $481,176 with Secondary Market​ or Mortgage Revenue Bond (MRB) income limits.
  • Assistance in the form of a loan up to $10,000 in $100 increments.
  • Repayable over a 10-year term at 3.75 percent.
  • Available to all KHC first-mortgage loan recipients.

​​More About Down Payment and Closing Costs

  • No liquid asset review and no limit on borrower reserves.
  • Specific credit underwriting standards may apply to down payment programs.​

​Secondary Market Eligibility

To qualify for a Secondary Market KHC loan, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Meet Secondary Mark​et Income​ Limits for your county.
  • Be a U.S. citizen, other national or qualified alien person
  • Have a minimum credit score of 620.
  • Be a first-time or repeat homebuyer.

Property Eligibility

The home you wish to purchase must meet the following guidelines.

  • Borrower must occupy the home within 60 days of closing and for duration of loan.
  • New or previously occupied detached, single-family home.
  • New or previously occupied condominium, townhouse, or attached unit in a planned unit development.
    • Check with lender for eligible condominiums.
  • New or previously occupied manufactured housing, single or double wide, permanently affixed to the foundation and taxed as real estate
    • ​Must meet loan type's foundation requirements.
  • ​The property purchased must be in Kentucky.​









I hope this gives you some useful input to help guide your decision making. Give me a call if you have more specific questions! Thanks so much 

Sincerely,





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
fax:            502-327-9119
email:
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Kentucky FHA Mortgage Loans vs Kentucky USDA Rural Housing Loans Compared


Here are the important points about Kentucky USDA Rural Housing Loans:


  • USDA loan are only available in certain counties of Kentucky.
  • There are two types of USDA loans available: Direct and Guaranteed. 
  • 100% financing. No down payment 
  • USDA will go down to a no score and uses and  automated underwriting pre-approval system called GUS-Guarantee Underwriting System. The GUS findings will dictate your loan pre-approval.
  • Kentucky USDA Rural Housing Income limits based on county and number of people in household.
  • Must be 3 years removed from bankruptcy and foreclosure
  • No purchase price limit
  • Upfront funding fee of 1% of loan amount paid to RD at closing 
  • Annual mi fee of .35% paid each month for life of loan. 
  • Takes on average 30-45 days to close. 
  • 30 year fixed rate is the only term available and rates are usually comparable to FHA and VA government mortgage insured rates.
  • Do not have to be a first time home buyer and can currently own another home if USDA deems the current living situation not suitable. 
  • Appraisal has to meet FHA minimum standards
  • You can buy a home with land on USDA Loans as long as the property does not have any agricultural characteristics or income producing capabilities. 
  • There is no set max acreage but the appraisal will dictate approval of property by USDA. 
  • You can only use USDA loans to purchase property or refinance an existing USDA loan
  • Pools are okay and homes in a flood zone are okay. This is a recent change 

Kentucky USDA Loans | Rural Housing Loans Kentucky



Here are some important facts about Kentucky FHA Loans:


  • FHA loans can be made in any county of Kentucky. 
  • FHA loans require 3.5% down payment
  • FHA Mortgage terms are available in 30, 20, 15, 10 year terms.
  • Credit score down to 500 are acceptable but subject to investor approval. will need 10% down payment
  • Most lenders will want a 620 score, with some going down to 580 with conditions will need 3.5% down payment
  • FHA loans are pre-approved using DU, an online automated underwriting system that will dictate your loan approval conditions. 
  • FHA has max income limits in Kentucky with the maximum being $498,257 for most Kentucky Counties
  • There are no income limits on the household for FHA loans
  • There is a upfront mi premium of 1.75% and a monthly fee of .85% payable each month. 
  • If you finance over 90% of the homes value, the monthly mi factor of .85% is for life of loan. If less than 90%, 11 year term for annual mi fee.
  • FHA, USDA rates are really comparable on paper, no big difference except for the mi
  • FHA requires 3 years out on a short-sale or foreclosure
  • FHA requires 2 years out on Chapter 7 and 1 year out on a Chapter 13 with good clean history for the last 12 months with no lates. 
  • Not required to be a first time home buyer
  • Can refinance an existing FHA loan to another without appraisal, income, a processed call FHA streamline refinance
  • Can go no money down potentially with a 620 credit score with a grant. We offer these. 

The Differences Between FHA and USDA Loans

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

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/


USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT RURAL HOUSING LOAN IN KENTUCKY

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More info below about Kentucky Rural Development Loans




Kentucky Rural Housing USDA Home Loan Frequently Asked Questions 


Kentucky FHA loans vs Kentucky USDA Loans for Kentucky Home buyers.





Criteria
Loan Type

FHA
USDA
  1. Down Payment
3.5%
0% – None
  1. PMI
.85%
0.35%
  1. Funding Fee *
1.75
1.0
  1. Limits (loan)
Per County
None
  1. Limits (income)
None
YES -per county,etc
  1. Restricted location
None
YES
  1. Credit score
580 down to 3.5%
500 score with 10% down payment
no minimum score
There are a few other points that put the Kentucky USDA loan at an advantage over the Kentucky FHA mortgage program such as the appraisal value. USDA appraisal value is normally higher than the selling price. If the appraisal value is more than the purchase price, this becomes an additional advantage for borrowers as the USDA will permit you to roll in closing costs.
Essentially the only issues that could be considered as drawbacks of the USDA loan are the restriction of location and the USDA RD income limits. The location must be in a designated rural area with a total population of 20,000. This can be a setback for those who do not want to drive farther to get to work in the city. But buyers should check their location in detail, please click here for the USDA housing map. Many populated locations just outside of the big cities are USDA rural housing approved - locations just outside of Louisville, Ky, Lexington Kentucky, and Northern Kentucky Counties..
Additionally, the USDA ‘s income limit imposed on would-be borrowers is currently set at 115% of the median or average income of the area where your home is to be situated. That means for those who have a higher income than the average in town would have to opt for mortgage loans under the FHA or through a conventional lender if they so decide to live in a rural area.
Regarding the rates as well as the guidelines in qualifying potential borrowers, the FHA and USDA are just about equally matched, and they are currently at historic low rates. However, the USDA, unlike the FHA, allows borrowers to finance the whole purchase price and include any closing expenses as well into the loan.
Lastly, all USDA guaranteed loans have a 30-year fixed rate term. This can be very advantageous mainly when the homeowner eventually starts earning more than the required 115% median, the rate is fixed and even after 10 years only, will practically be insignificant compared to other monthly expenses at this time.
The funding fee in both governments backed programs are incorporated (rolled into) into the overall loan.

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Kentucky Mortgage: USDA Rural Housing Kentucky Loan Information

Louisville Kentucky Mortgage Lender for FHA, VA, KHC, USDA and Rural Housing Kentucky Mortgage: USDA Rural Housing Kentucky Loan Information: A Kentucky USDA home loan is a zero-dollar-down mortgage option provided by USDA’s Department of Rural Development. This government-...

Kentucky USDA Rural Development Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program

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KENTUCKY RURAL DEVELOPMENT LOAN


Kentucky USDA Rural Development Single Family Housing
Guaranteed Loan Program

APPLICANT BENEFITS

 100 percent financing available with no down payment required. Eligible repairs and 
closing costs may be included in the loan up to the appraised value of the property. 
 Upfront guarantee fee may be included in the loan amount above the appraised value. 
 Existing or new construction homes including all Planned Unit Development’s (PUD’s) are 
eligible. 
 Condominiums may be eligible. 
 30 year loan terms with fixed interest rates. 
 No pre-payment penalties. 
 Satisfactory credit and qualifying ratios apply. Nontraditional credit histories may be 
eligible. 

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

The following information is not all inclusive. For complete information refer to RD 
Instruction 1980-D, supplemented by applicable Administrative Notices (AN) available 
online at http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/RegulationsAndGuidance.html.  http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/RegulationsAndGuidance.html.
APPLICANT ELIGIBILTY 
The applicant must: 
 Be a U.S. Citizen, legally admitted as a permanent resident, or be a qualified alien. 
 Have the legal capacity to incur the loan obligation. 
 Be unable to secure credit with rate and terms reasonable to the applicant without a 
guarantee from the Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program (SFHGLP).
 Not own a home within the local commuting area at the time of loan closing. Applicants that 
do own a home that is structurally unsound or functionally inadequate, or is located outside 
of the local commuting area may still be eligible for guaranteed loan consideration.
 Occupy the home purchased in an eligible rural area as their permanent primary residence. 
 Have stable and dependable income to ensure repayment ability. Households may not 
exceed the moderate income limit established for the applicable rural area. 
 Have an acceptable credit history that demonstrates the willingness and ability to meet 
financial obligations as they become due. If applicants exhibit unacceptable credit per RD 
Instruction 1980-D, section 1980.345(d) the approved lender may still consider the 
applicant if documented evidence of strong compensating factors as outlined in section 
1980.345(d)(3) exists. 

ANNUAL INCOME LIMITS

 Annual income includes the total gross income of the applicant, co-applicant, and any other 
adult (age 18 and up) household members. 
 Adjustments to annual income may be deducted for program eligibility determination. 
Deductions may be made for dependants, eligible annual childcare expenses, disability 
expenses, and annual medical expenses for elderly families. Please discuss eligible 
deductions with your SFHGLP contact. 
 Income limits are published for each county as an Exhibit to RD Instruction 1980-D and are 
available online at: http://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/welcomeAction.do

REPAYMENT ABILITY: DEBT/INCOME RATIOS

 Repayment ability is determined by calculating the following ratios: 
- PITI (Principal, Interest, Real Estate Taxes, and Homeowner Insurance): The total PITI 
payment divided by the repayment income must be 29 percent or less. 
- Total Debt (TD): The PITI payment plus all other monthly debt obligation payments 
divided by the repayment income must be 41 percent or less.
 Repayment ratios that exceed 29 and/or 41 percentmay be approved by Rural 
Development when a ratio waiver request is provided by the approved lender. The ratio 
waiver must document and provide evidence of strong compensating factors to support the 
request. USDA Rural Development Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Division October 2012
1400 Independence Ave., S.W. Washington D.C. 20250-0784
202.720.1452
Examples of strong compensating factors include but are not limited to: 
- Current rent/housing payment is equal to or less than the proposed PITI. 
- Applicant has a history of devoting a similar percentage of income to housing expense 
similar to the PITI over the previous 12 months. 
- Strong credit score and repayment history. 
- Reserves are available post loan closing, which evidence the applicant’s ability to 
accumulate savings. 

PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS
ELIGIBLE RURAL AREA

The property must be located in an eligible rural area as defined in 7 CFR 3550.10 as:
1. Open country which is not part of or associated with an urban area. 
2. Any town, village, city or place, including the immediate adjacent densely settled area, 
which is not part of or associated with an urban area and which: 
a. Has a population not in excess of 10,000 if it is rural in character, or 
b. Has a population in excess of 10,000 but not in excess of 20,000, is not contained within 
a Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area, and has a serious lack of mortgage credit for
very low, low and moderate income households as determined by the Secretary of 
Agriculture and the Secretary of HUD.
Property eligibility is available online and through GUS. 

EXISTING HOMES

 Properties must meet HUD Handbooks 4150.2 and 4905.1. An FHA Roster appraiser or 
licensed residential appraiser deemed qualified by the approved lender may certify to this 
determination. 
 A separate home inspection report prepared by the appraiser or a home inspector deemed 
qualified by the approved lender is an acceptable option to ensure properties meet 
minimum standards. 
 Homes must be structurally sound, functionally adequate and in good repair, or will be 
improved to meet good repair. 
 There are no thermal performance standards for existing homes. 
 Private water systems/wells: The local health authority or state certified laboratory must 
perform a water quality analysis, which must meet state and local standards. 
 Private septic systems: The septic system must be free of observable evidence of failure. An 
FHA Roster appraiser, government health authority, licensed septic professional or 
qualified home inspector may perform the septic system evaluation. 
 Termite: If required by the lender, appraiser, inspector, or State law, a pest inspection must 
be obtained to confirm the property is free of active termite infestation. 
 Repairs: Any repairs necessary for the dwelling to be structurally sound, functionally 
adequate and in good repair must be completed prior to the request of the loan note
guarantee. Exception: Escrow accounts that meet the requirements of RD Instruction 
1980-D, section 1980.315 are allowed for exterior weather delayed repairs. When eligible 
escrow accounts are established per section 1980.360(2)(ii) the loan note guarantee will be 
issued without the repairs complete. 
 Existing homes have been completed for more than 12 months or have been completed for 
less than 12 months but have been previously occupied. USDA Rural Development Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Division October 2012

NEW CONSTRUTION

 Evidence the home was built in accordance with certified plans and specifications (e.g., 
International Residential Building Code, CABO, BOCO, etc.) must be obtained through an 
eligible building permit, certificate of occupancy, or certification for a qualified individual or 
organization that reviews plans and specifications. 
 Evidence of construction inspections performed throughout the project in accordance with 
section 1980.341(b)(2) must be retained. Acceptable documentation includes an eligible 
certificate of occupancy or copies of three inspections performed: (1) inspections prior to 
footing and foundation poured, (2) inspections of plumbing, electrical, and mechanicals 
before the shell is enclosed, and (3) a final inspection will meet requirements.
 Evidence of a builder’s warranty. Minimum one year issued by the builder. If the builder 
has offered a 10 year insured builder’s warranty acceptable to the Agency, this may be 
accepted and evidence of construction inspections will be waived. 
 Thermal performance requirements must meet the 2006 IECC code. An eligible building 
permit, certificate of occupancy, final inspection, or 10 year insured builder’s warranty is 
acceptable evidence this requirement has been met. 
 New construction homes have been completed (as evidenced by a certificate of occupancy)
for less than 12 months and have never been occupied. 
 New manufactured homes must be purchased from an approved dealer –contractors (your 
SFHGLP contact can provide a list of those approved in your state). A unit is considered 
new if the purchase agreement is dated within 12 months of the date the unit was 
manufactured. The date of manufacture is available on the factory installed plate on the 
unit. 

LOAN REQUIREMENTS
LOAN PURPOSES

 Loans must be secured by a first lien on real property in an eligible rural area. 
Loan funds may be used to: 
 Purchase an existing or new construction (stick built, modular, or manufactured) home. 
 Purchase or pay off a site as part of a new construction package. 
 Purchase and improve an existing home. Improvements must be complete before a loan 
note guarantee will be issued. Exception: Escrow accounts are allowed for weather delayed 
exterior repairs only.
 Include eligible loan fees, including legal fees, title services, and eligible closing costs. 
 Refinance existing Section 502 Direct and Guaranteed loans. If only the principal balance 
and the guarantee fee will be financed, no new appraisal is required. If the applicant wishes 
to include eligible closing costs into the loan, a new appraisal is required. A new appraisal is 
always required for Section 502 Direct loan refinances. 
LOAN LIMITS
 The maximum loan amount is 100 percent of the appraised value plus the upfront 
guarantee fee.


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Joel Lobb (NMLS#57916)Senior  Loan Officer
502-905-3708 cell

Kentucky USDA Mortgage Loan Qualifying Guidelines

What do I need to get approved for a Rural Housing Loan in Kentucky?





What do I need to get approved for a Rural Housing Loan in Kentucky?

You really need to look at the four following items below:

Credit Score: They typically want a 640 credit score with no bankruptcies or foreclosures in the last 3 years. KY USDA Loans are initially ran thru GUS (Guarantee Underwriting System), an underwriting approval engine online that Kentucky USDA Mortgage lenders use to tell us how much you are qualified for based on the income, assets, property, and credit provided. Most lenders will want an Approved Eligible. If your score is below 640, you will automatically get a refer eligible which most lenders will not do.

Homeownership: You cannot currently own another home with a USDA loan but there are waivers granted if you can show the current living arrangements are not suitable and safe for your family.

Income: Typically, you cannot make more than $86k approximately for a household family of four, and up to $115k for  a household family of five in most Kentucky counties. Some Kentucky Counties are more but not much.

Location: Kentucky has 120 counties, and USDA is not allowed in the following KY Counties: Jefferson, Fayette (whole county)  and parts of  McCracken, Boone, Kenton, Campbell, Bullitt, Daviess, Warren, Franklin and Christian counties. The best thing to do on the location is tell me an address and I can look it up for you.

I have a website that is really good for USDA loans, located at http://kentuckyruralhousingusdaloan.blogspot.com/p/usda-rural-housing-loan-program.html  that may assist and educate you about the program.