Special Government Loan Programs for First Time Home Buyers in Kentucky
Kentucky Kentucky FHA Loans
Kentucky FHA loans are issued by federally qualified lenders and insured by the Federal Housing Administration. These loans are designed for low-to-moderate income borrowers who are not able to make a large down payment.
- The required down payment can be as low as 3.5%
- You are required to purchase a mortgage insurance policy or MIP. The MIP has an upfront cost (to be paid during closing) and monthly premium (paid with your mortgage payment each month).
- FHA loans allow you to include a person (who is related by blood, marriage, or law) on the loan who will not occupy the property to help you qualify (Non-Occupant Borrower).
Kentucky VA Mortgage Loans
VA loans are offered by qualified lenders and guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This loan is designed to offer long-term financing to eligible American veterans or their surviving spouses.
- VA loans offer a low down payment or even zero down payment options.
- There is no monthly mortgage insurance, however, you are required to pay an upfront funding fee at closing.
- If you put 0% down, you need to pay at closing. You can wrap in the funding fee, and the max LTV is 100%.
- The benefits of a VA loan are available for life. If you repay one loan in full and want to purchase another property, you can use your VA benefits for that purchase also.
- Minimum credit score on paper with VA says they don't require a credit score but you will usually need a minimum 580 with most lenders and a lot of lenders will want a 620 credit score.
Kentucky USDA Loans
USDA loans are offered by approved lenders and guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. These loans are designed to encourage low-to-moderate income households to purchase modest, safe, and decent dwellings in eligible rural areas.
- USDA loans do not require a down payment.
- You will need to purchase mortgage. The upfront mortgage insurance can be rolled into the loan amount, max LTV is 102%.
- 640 credit score required usually for a good pre-approval
- maximum debt to income ratios are 45% on the back-end, meaning your new house payment along with your current monthly payments on the credit report cannot be more than 45% of your total gross monthly income
Joel Lobb (NMLS#57916)
Senior Loan Officer
Senior Loan Officer
American Mortgage Solutions, Inc.
10602 Timberwood Circle Suite 3
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