Posts

Showing posts with the label Kentucky first Time Home Buyers

5 Things to Know For First Time Home Buyers in Kentucky

Image
 First Time Home Buyers in Kentucky 1. Do Mortgage Rates Change Daily? Just like the gas prices at the pump,  mortgage rates can change daily or throughout the day.  Typically mortgage rates are published at 10-11 am daily by most lenders and you can lock up through the close of business which is usually around 6-7 PM.  Mortgage rates can change up or down throughout the day based on various financial, economics, and geopolitical news in the US Financial markets and World markets. Generally speaking, good economic news is bad for rates and vice versa, bad economic news is good for mortgage rates.  The good news is this: Once you find a home and get it under contract, you can lock your mortgage loan rate. Typically it takes about 30-45 days to close a mortgage loan in Kentucky, so the typical lock is for 30-60 days. If rates get better you may be able to negotiate a better rate with your lender, but they usually have to improve by at least 25 basis po...

No Money Down Home Loans Available in Kentucky in 2023

Image
Kentucky First Time Home Buyer Common Questions and Answers: ∘ What kind of credit score do I need to qualify for different first time home buyer loans in Kentucky? Answer. Most lenders will wants a middle credit score of 620 to 640 for KY First Time Home Buyers looking to go no money down. The two most used no money down home loans in Kentucky being USDA Rural Housing and KHC with their down payment assistance will want a 620 to 640 middle score on their programs. If you have access to 3.5% down payment, you can go FHA and secure a 30 year fixed rate mortgage with some lenders with a 580 credit score. Even though FHA on paper says they will go down to 500 credit score with at least 10% down payment, you will find it hard to get the loan approved because lenders will create overlays to protect their interest and maintain a good standing with FHA and HUD. Another popular no money down loan is VA. Most VA lenders will want a 620 middle credit score but like FHA, VA on pap...

Can I Get A Mortgage Loan in Kentucky After a Bankruptcy?

There are two different types of Bankruptcies for most consumers.   1. Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Kentucky Chapter 7 bankruptcy involves selling off your assets to pay back your outstanding debts. If you have significant equity in your home, it may be sold. It's possible to keep the property during bankruptcy, but the lender retains a lien on it, meaning you have to keep making payments on the loan or the lender could foreclose on it. Usually done by borrowers you don't have any assets and is filing on unsecured debts like, medical bills, collections, credit cards, personal loans etc. 2. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in Kentucky Chapter 13 bankruptcy Instead of using assets to pay off their debt, borrowers can keep their property and enter into a repayment plan. That means you're likely to keep your home if you file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy protection. Usually people with assets do this loan program. i.e. equity in home, and substantial savings account of money that is not t...

Kentucky First Time Home Buyer Programs

Image
Louisville Kentucky Mortgage Lender for FHA, VA, KHC, USDA and Rural Housing Kentucky Mortgages: Kentucky First Time Home Buyer Programs For Home M... :  Kentucky first-time homebuyer programs KHC  Regular Down Payment Assistance :  Receive a loan of up to $6,000 and repay it over 10 years at ... How To Buy A Kentucky Home With No Money Down These loans are through a federal government-backed loan program. Eligible homebuyers in Kentucky  can use the following  loan programs  without having to put money down. Kentucky USDA Home Loan A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) home loan is also known as a Rural Housing Loan. While it typically applies to those who live in rural areas, the program is also available to low-to-moderate-income households in some less-populated suburban areas within or near major cities. With this loan, there is no down payment required and no set maximum home purchase price. Additionally, homeowners may have the option to include ho...

KENTUCKY FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS MORTGAGE REQUIREMENTS

Kentucky First Time Home Buyers Programs  Kentucky First Time Home Buyer Programs so you can buy a home with little or nothing down at really low fixed rates. There are basically 4 mortgage programs for first time home buyers in Kentucky to consider: 1. FHA:  Kentucky FHA loans are a popular choice in Jefferson County Kentucky first time home buyers because they allow the least down payment of 3.5%, vs Fannie Mae which now requires a 5% investment on primary residences. The current credit score requirements center around the 580 score for most FHA loans in Kentucky, with no bankruptcies in the last 2 years and no foreclosures in the last 3 years. Even though FHA insure a mortgage loan down to a 580 credit score or lower sometimes, it is very difficult to find a lender that will approve the loan with scores below 620. Keep that in mind. The house payment will need to be around 30% of your gross monthly income. For example if you gross around $3000 a mo...